On June 5, 2025, Israeli forces executed significant airstrikes in the densely populated Dahiya neighborhood of southern Beirut, claiming to target underground facilities linked to Hezbollah's drone production. This attack represents one of the most intense military actions in Beirut since a U.S.-mediated cease-fire was established in November, which effectively ended one of Lebanon's most devastating wars in recent history.
Israel Targets Hezbollah Drone Facilities in Beirut's Dahiya
Israel Targets Hezbollah Drone Facilities in Beirut's Dahiya
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Beirut, focusing on alleged Hezbollah drone production sites amidst ongoing conflict tensions.
The Israeli military asserted that Hezbollah has been embedding military infrastructure in civilian locales, therefore violating the terms of the cease-fire accord, which mandates Hezbollah's disarmament and Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon's southern territories. Despite the agreement, both Israel and Lebanon have accused each other of not honoring the deal completely.
In a pre-emptive move, the Israeli military advised residents from three specific Dahiya neighborhoods to evacuate, indicating potential targets via a social media map. In response, the Lebanese military attempted to inspect these locations and sought to engage with the U.S.-led monitoring committee that oversees the cease-fire's implementation, highlighting the fragile nature of regional peace efforts.
In a pre-emptive move, the Israeli military advised residents from three specific Dahiya neighborhoods to evacuate, indicating potential targets via a social media map. In response, the Lebanese military attempted to inspect these locations and sought to engage with the U.S.-led monitoring committee that oversees the cease-fire's implementation, highlighting the fragile nature of regional peace efforts.
