Israel Expands Strikes on Hezbollah-Linked Financial Institutions in Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes target al-Qard al-Hassan branches, intensifying conflict with Hezbollah amid ongoing regional tensions.

Israeli military conducted airstrikes on al-Qard al-Hassan branches, a financial institution linked to Hezbollah, across Lebanon.
The strikes resulted in the destruction of over a dozen branches, with Israeli forces claiming these facilities fund Hezbollah's military activities.
Lebanon's Health Ministry reported casualties, including six deaths, amid the intensified Israeli bombardment in southern and eastern Lebanon.
Al-Qard al-Hassan, sanctioned by the U.S., provides microcredit services and has become crucial for many Lebanese after the 2019 financial collapse.
The conflict has led to international calls for a ceasefire, with U.S. and Arab League officials urging diplomatic solutions to the escalating violence.