Israel Targets Hezbollah's Financial Centers

Israel plans targeted strikes on Hezbollah's financial facilities in Lebanon, prompting evacuation warnings. The group Al-Qard Al-Hassan, integral to Hezbollah's funding operations, will be targeted. Previously sanctioned by the US, Al-Qard Al-Hassan facilitates Hezbollah's access to international finances.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 20-10-2024 23:56 IST | Created: 20-10-2024 23:56 IST
Israel Targets Hezbollah's Financial Centers
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Israel is set to initiate targeted strikes against sites tied to Hezbollah's financial operations in Lebanon. The military announced this move alongside evacuation warnings for residents near these facilities.

Military spokesperson Daniel Hagari emphasized the urgency of the situation, confirming that evacuation orders are imminent for affected Lebanese locations such as Beirut. These actions focus on Hezbollah's finance branch, Al-Qard Al-Hassan, previously sanctioned by the US for its role in funding terrorism.

While specific site details remain undisclosed, Israeli intelligence officials have underscored the operation's importance in dismantling Hezbollah's financial apparatus backed by Iran.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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