Panic in Beirut's suburbs: Israel attacks Hisbollah targets!

Panic in Beirut's suburbs: Israel attacks Hisbollah targets!

In the past few days, the tensions between Israel and the Lebanese Hisbollah have further exacerbated, which leads to an alarming situation in the suburbs. On March 28, 2025, the Tagesschau reported that at least five people, including a young girl, were killed and other eleven were injured.

The Israeli offensive was supported by artillery fire and air raids, whereupon a spokesman for the Israeli military said that goals were met in the South Libanon. These attacks were followed by rocket shots that the Hisbollah had committed to Israel, which led to intensive reactions of Israeli leadership. Defense Minister Israel Katz made it clear that such attacks were not tolerated.

reactions in Lebanon and international context

The Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has asked the army of his country to take measures against such provocations in the south of the country. He also emphasized that only the state can decide on war and peace and asked the UN to put pressure on Israel to force its Lebanon troop deduction. The Tagesschau reported that Unifil (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) warns of an "extremely fragile situation" and emphasized the possibility of further escalation of violence.

The ceasefire, which has been in place between Israel and the Hisbollah since November 2024, has proven to be unstable. Statements of analysts and political observers indicate that the battles could not take place without the permission of the Hezbollah from the South Libanon. This raises questions about control and authority within the movement, which despite its tense relationship with Israel continues to have a dominant presence in Lebanon.

A return to a stable peace and the return of the evacuated residents to the south of Lebanon are now on the brink, since military actions and political disputes burden hope for a permanent solution. While the fights continue, the situation in this region remains worrying both for the affected civilians and for international observers.