In a significant escalation of tensions, Hezbollah has launched an unprecedented deployment of its forces in the southern suburbs of Beirut, marking the first such mobilization since the Gaza War began on October 8th. This deployment includes the transfer of heavy military equipment and the establishment of checkpoints throughout the area, particularly in the Dahieh district, a known Hezbollah stronghold. The reasons behind this sudden increase in military presence remain unclear, though it may be in anticipation of escalated actions from Israel following stalled negotiations. Reports from various sources, including eyewitness accounts and Arab media, highlight the scale and intensity of this mobilization, noting forces in full military gear and the screening of passersby.
For the first time since the Gaza War began in October, a significant deployment of Hezbollah forces, including the movement of heavy military equipment, was noted in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut,
🇱🇧HEZBOLLAH REINFORCES BEIRUT STRONGHOLD They are reportedly deploying “unprecedented” numbers of forces in the Dahieh district of Lebanon’s capital. The reason is unclear; however, they may be expecting Israel to intensify their attacks after a deadline for negotiations… https://t.co/SptmhMIbiX
In the wake of the ongoing tensions along Israel's northern border, eyewitness accounts of Hezbollah deploying its forces in an "unprecedented" manner in the Dahieh district were reported by Arab World News Agency (AWP) reported on Thursday morning. https://t.co/hI78higo5o
According to Arab media sources and eyewitness reports, Hezbollah ramps up terrorist activity in 'unprecedented' Beirut-area deployment. https://t.co/hI78higo5o
Reports from Lebanon: Large Hezbollah deployment in group's Beirut stronghold in Dahiya district; forces in full military gear seen on streets, passersby being screened, reason for heavy security unclear. via @ynetalerts
⚡️ An “unprecedented” security deployment by Hezbollah in the southern suburb of Beirut.
For the First Time since the War in Israel began in October, a Significant Deployment of Hezbollah Forces involving the Transfer of Heavy Military Equipment has been noted across the Southern Suburbs in the Lebanese Capital of Beirut, with Checkpoints having been Established on…
Breaking News: for the first time since the start of the Hostilities on October 8th, Hezbollah is launching a wide and unprecedented spread of its forces with military gear in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut https://t.co/CYtkC6atKS