Series of ‘Israeli’ airstrikes that targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese village of al-Katrani. (December 18, 2025)
‘Israel’ army says struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
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- The ‘Israeli’ military launched intensive airstrikes across southern and northeastern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah weapons depots and a training facility used by the elite Radwan Force despite a standing ceasefire agreement.
- The escalation occurs as Lebanon attempts a US-backed plan to disarm Hezbollah south of the Litani River, while the death toll from ‘Israeli’ strikes since the November 2024 truce has now surpassed 340 people.
The ‘Israeli’ military said Friday it carried out a series of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon, including a training facility and weapons storage sites.
In Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency reported that "hostile Israeli aviation" conducted strikes across mountainous terrain in the southern regions of Nabatieh and Jezzine, as well as the outskirts of the Hermel region in the northeast.
Focus on Elite Units and Infrastructure
‘Israeli’ military spokesperson Avichay Adraee claimed on X that the mission targeted "several weapons depots and other terrorist infrastructure used by Hezbollah to advance terrorist plots."
Adraee said that the strikes hit a "training complex" used by Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force.
Fragile Truce and Disarmament Plans
The strikes occur despite a ceasefire agreement reached in November 2024.
‘Israel’ has maintained a policy of regular attacks, always claiming that Hezbollah is violating the truce by attempting to re-arm.
Facing significant US pressure and the threat of broader’ Israeli’ escalation, Lebanese authorities recently initiated a plan to disarm Hezbollah and dismantle its military infrastructure in the area between the border and the Litani River.
The plan aims for completion by the end of 2025. However, ‘Israeli’ officials have expressed skepticism regarding the disarmament's effectiveness.
Context and Casualties
The current wave of violence follows the 2024 war that saw the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
On Thursday, the ‘Israeli’ military reported the killing of a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force in Lebanon, accusing him of coordinating operations from Syria and Lebanon.
According to Lebanese health officials, ‘Israeli’ strikes killed three people on Thursday alone.
A tally based on Ministry of Health data indicates that more than 340 people have been killed in ‘Israeli’ strikes since the ceasefire took effect.
