Israel conducted air strikes hitting a Lebanese association linked to Hezbollah, accusing it on Monday of financing the group’s weapons, as it expanded the scope of its raids beyond military targets.
In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes hit Al-Qard Al-Hassan branches in the cities of Nabatiyeh and Tyre overnight, according to the official National News Agency.
On Monday, the Israeli military said it had conducted a series of strikes against “dozens of facilities and sites” used by Hezbollah in Beirut and southern Lebanon, including on branches of the financial institution.
The strikes mark an expansion of Israel’s nearly month-long war with Hezbollah, as it seeks to degrade the group’s ability to fund operations.
Israel accuses Al-Qard Al-Hassan of funding “Hezbollah’s terror activities”, including the purchase of weapons and payments to militants.
Hezbollah built its loyal support base in Shiite Muslim areas of Lebanon by providing protection, health, education and financial services …