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Israel Bombs Lebanese Branches of Al-Qard Al-Hassan Accused of Financing Hezbollah

Oct 21, 2024, 07:58 AM

Israel began bombing Lebanese branches of an association accused of financing the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement, Lebanese state media reported late Sunday. The strikes are a further escalation of Israel's nearly month-long war against the militants. According to reports, 11 strikes were carried out, targeting branches of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan bank, which is believed to finance Hezbollah's activities. The Times of Israel described the operation as a massive strike.