WATCH: IDF Strikes Hezbollah Site in Southern Lebanon After Attempts to Rebuild Military Compound
Israeli fighter jets struck a Hezbollah underground facility near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, targeting a site the group was rebuilding in violation of Israel-Lebanon agreements. The operation underscores Israel’s ongoing efforts to neutralize threats from Hezbollah amid escalating regional tensions.
Earlier today (Friday), Israeli fighter jets conducted a precision airstrike on a Hezbollah compound near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, targeting an underground facility used to coordinate the group’s firepower and defense systems. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the operation, noting that the site, previously damaged in earlier strikes, was being rebuilt by Hezbollah in recent days. The IDF stated that these restoration efforts violated longstanding agreements between Israel and Lebanon, prompting the renewed attack to neutralize the threat.
The IDF emphasized the strategic importance of the target, describing it as part of a significant underground project critical to Hezbollah’s military operations. “The presence of this site and the attempts to re-establish it constitute a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon,” the IDF declared in a statement. The military underscored its commitment to preventing Hezbollah from reactivating the facility, adding, “The IDF will not allow Hezbollah to operate at this site and will continue to act to eliminate any threat to the State of Israel.”
Lebanese media reported explosions in the area, corroborating the IDF’s account of the strike. The operation follows heightened tensions in the region, with Israel maintaining close surveillance of Hezbollah’s activities amid ongoing conflicts, including recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and continued fighting in Gaza. The Beaufort Castle area, a historic stronghold, has been a focal point for Hezbollah’s military infrastructure, making it a recurring target for Israeli operations aimed at curbing the group’s capabilities.
This airstrike aligns with Israel’s broader strategy to counter Hezbollah’s rearmament and fortification efforts, particularly after intense clashes in October 2024. The IDF’s actions reflect a zero-tolerance policy toward violations of bilateral agreements, as Israel seeks to maintain security along its northern border while addressing multiple regional threats.