The Forças of Defesa of The operation was launched a few hours after the Shiite group claimed responsibility for launching rockets and drones against Israeli territory on Sunday (1st). Nenhum of the projectiles caused victims or relevant material damage in Israel, as the majority were intercepted or fell in uninhabited areas.
The Lebanese Ministério of the Saúde confirmed at least 31 deaths and 149 injuries in the places hit by Israeli bombings. The IDF stated that the targets included military installations and mid- and high-ranking Hezbollah commanders. Moradores of neighborhoods in the south of Beirute reported successive explosions during the local dawn and morning, with smoke visible in several directions.
Before the attacks began, the Israeli army issued evacuation orders for around 50 locations in southern Líbano. The measure aimed to reduce civilian casualties during the operation. The ceasefire signed in November 2024 between the parties was considered broken with this exchange of hostilities.
Main targets and regions affected
The bombings were concentrated in three main areas of Líbano.
- Southern suburbs of Beirute (Dahiyeh), traditional stronghold of the Hezbollah.
- Border villages in the south, close to Linha Azul.
- Known weapon storage positions in the Bekaa valley.
These locations were selected because they house the group’s logistical and command infrastructures, according to an official statement from the IDF. The actions occurred simultaneously to make defensive reactions difficult.
Immediate context of the Hezbollah attack
The Hezbollah justified the firing of projectiles as a direct response to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the
The IDF intercepted most of the rockets launched on Sunday. Those that were not neutralized fell into open terrain in Galileia and north of Israel. The Israeli military command classified the act as a provocation sponsored by the Iranian regime.
Repercussions on hospitals and emergency services
Hospitals in Beirute and in cities in the south received an intense flow of injured people throughout the day. Equipes female doctors reported shrapnel injuries, blunt trauma and severe burns. The Lebanese Crescente Vermelho coordinated rescues amid the rubble of partially destroyed buildings.
Lebanese health authorities reported that the toll of victims can still be updated. Muitos wounded were transferred to larger centers in the capital after initial stabilization at local posts.
Official statements from Líbano
The Lebanese government issued a statement condemning the use of national territory for actions that provoke external retaliation. Autoridades highlighted that such acts put the civilian population and the country’s stability at risk. The president reinforced the need to preserve Lebanese sovereignty in the face of non-state actors.
Parallel operations on Irã
The IDF maintained simultaneous attacks on Iranian territory, continuing the offensive begun days before. Centenas of aircraft participated in coordinated missions against military and command targets. The president of the Estados Unidos confirmed the elimination of dozens of high-ranking figures from the Iranian regime in the February operation.
Guarda Revolucionária Islâmica announced retaliation against installations in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Jerusalém Oriental. The Iranian attacks took place in the early hours of Monday (local time).
Situation on the northern border of Israel
Israel maintained a state of high alert in the northern region throughout the day. Sirenes sounded in several cities near the border after initial launches were detected. The population was instructed to remain in shelters until further notice.
Reactions from humanitarian organizations
International organizations are monitoring the situation in Líbano with growing concern. Equipes of assistance are already positioned to offer medical support and shelter to the displaced. Crescente Vermelho continues to operate in the field to assist civilian victims.
Update on Hezbollah casualties
The Shiite group has not yet released an official balance sheet of losses in its ranks. Fontes Lebanese security officials indicate that several field commanders may have been hit in the bombings. The IDF says the operation remains active against remaining threats.
