Massive air strikes in Beirut: Israel's military attacks the Hisbollah

Massive air strikes in Beirut: Israel's military attacks the Hisbollah

The Lebanese capital Beirut has been targeted by massive air strikes of the Israeli military. During the night, severe explosions were heard in the city, based on the areas that are under the control of the Hisbollah. The attacks against Haschim Safi al-Din, which is considered the possible successor of the leader Hassan Nasrallah killed in the attack, were reported. The military action was preceded by an evacuation request by the Israeli military, which was directed to the residents of specific buildings in the affected southern suburbs.

The Israeli military conducts the attacks at the same time with land operations in the South Libanon. The aim of the Hisbollah from the border is to allow around 60,000 previously evacuated Israelis to return to their homeland. It is noteworthy that this offensive is in a context of considerable tensions between Israel and Iran.

pentagon and possible reactions to Iran

In the United States, there are discussions between the US government and Israel in terms of possible reactions to recent Iranian rocket attacks. Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh pointed out that the exact framework of a possible reaction has not yet been determined. US President Joe Biden had previously indicated that an Israeli attack on Iranian oil systems could be considered, which met with skepticism.

At the same time, the militant Islamist group Hamas calls for global solidarity demonstrations, which are to last until the first anniversary of the Gaza War on October 7th. The confrontations, triggered by the attack by Hamas terrorist in October 2023, put the Hisbollah under pressure to continue their military actions against Israel.

rocket attacks and military strategies

Another concern is the comprehensive rocket attacks of the Hezbollah against Nord Israel, which took place just one day after the bombing of Beiruts. According to military sources, around 230 rockets were fired there within 24 hours, which indicates persistent aggression. While some of the floors were successfully intercepted, the exact number of victims initially remained unclear.

In addition, the Israeli army started targeted air raids in the West Bank, with an attack on a café in Tulkarm demanded at least 18 fatalities. This is the first of this form in the occupied areas for years and shows the expansion of the Israeli offensive to various militant groups.

tactics and strategies in warfare

The current Israeli military strategy in Lebanon is considered similarly to the attacks in the Gaza Strip. Experts argue that they could try to use the strategy of a long -term presence as a means of pressure in negotiations. This was underlined by the statements of analysts, which indicate that Israel has to learn to better manage its military challenges in this region.