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IAF Conducts Targeted Strikes on Hezbollah Facilities and Financial Institutions in Beirut

Oct 21, 2024, 04:56 AM

The Israel Air Force (IAF) conducted a series of targeted, intelligence-driven strikes on multiple Hezbollah facilities in Beirut, Lebanon. The strikes, which took place overnight, targeted Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, an intelligence headquarters command center, an underground weapons-production facility, and financial institutions. The operation aimed to disrupt Hezbollah's ability to finance its activities against Israel. Dozens of sites were hit. Numerous steps were taken to mitigate civilian harm, including advanced warnings to residents. The operation was guided by IDF Intelligence and is part of ongoing efforts to counter Hezbollah's terrorist activities.