The Lebanese Armed Forces began a major operation this morning in the city of Baalbek in the Beqaa Valley, targeting Hezbollah operatives and supporters. The military is conducting arrests and collecting evidence of Hezbollah infrastructure, according to security journalist Yair Goldblatt.
The Lebanese Armed Forces this morning launched a wide-scale operation in the city of Baalbek, a historic city in the Beqaa Valley that serves as a major Hezbollah stronghold and logistical hub. According to security journalist Yair Goldblatt, the operation targets Hezbollah operatives and supporters, with troops conducting arrests and collecting evidence of the group's infrastructure. No official statement from the Lebanese Army has been issued yet. The operation is notable as the Lebanese state has historically been reluctant to confront Hezbollah directly, especially in its heartland of the Beqaa Valley. The Zioneer has previously reported on IDF strikes in the Baalbek area targeting Hezbollah's strategic assets, but this appears to be a separate development involving the Lebanese state forces. The scope and duration of the operation remain unclear, and it is not yet known whether it was coordinated with or prompted by any external actors.
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