Hezbollah Launches Retaliatory Attack on Israel

Concerns are growing over Hezbollah's stockpiling of weapons at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport, leading to flight cancellations by international airlines amid fears of conflict with Israel. Despite a lawsuit from Lebanese authorities against The Daily Telegraph for reporting on the issue, airport personnel have raised alarms about the safety risks posed by these weapons in peacetime. Concurrently, Iran's foreign minister has reiterated support for Palestinian resistance amid rising tensions following the killing of Hamas leaders, with threats of retaliation against Israel. On August 25, Hezbollah launched a significant retaliatory attack on Israeli military targets, firing 340 rockets and UAVs after Israel conducted pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah positions. As the conflict escalates, misinformation campaigns in Lebanon have incited anti-Syrian sentiments, further complicating the already tense atmosphere for Syrian refugees. The interplay of regional politics, military actions, and rising xenophobia underscores the precarious situation in Lebanon and its impact on broader Middle Eastern dynamics.