Israel claims to have destroyed a Hezbollah missile manufacturing facility in Lebanon
In a series of events, the Israeli military claimed to have carried out strikes in Lebanon on July 31, 2021, and again in 2025, targeting facilities used by Hezbollah for missile manufacturing and storage.
On July 31, 2021, the Israeli military reported hitting infrastructure used for producing and storing strategic weapons in south Lebanon and the eastern Bekaa Valley. The targets of these strikes were facilities used by Hezbollah for missile manufacturing and storage, as well as explosive manufacturing sites used for Hezbollah's weaponry.
However, there were no public reports of Israeli strikes or changes specifically on that exact date against Hezbollah's military infrastructure in Lebanon in 2021.
Fast forward to 2025, and the situation has escalated. On July 31, 2025, the Israeli Air Force launched 14 raids on Hezbollah facilities in eastern Lebanon, targeting underground missile production and storage sites near Baalbek, Brital, Janta, Nabi Shit, and Hermel, as well as locations in southern Lebanon where Hezbollah fighters were active.
These operations are part of a broader campaign by Israel throughout 2024 and 2025, involving thousands of strikes against Hezbollah targets for degradation and disruption of their military capabilities. Despite these attacks, Hezbollah has rejected disarmament and remains militarily active in Lebanon, maintaining extensive underground infrastructure and weapons stockpiles.
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah dates back to a two-month war last year, where Hezbollah was weakened but managed to keep part of its arsenal intact. Hezbollah is accused by both Israeli officials and the military of attempting to rebuild its military infrastructure, a move Israel considers a violation of understandings between the two countries.
The United States has put pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has stated his country's determination to disarm Hezbollah, despite the group's protests. However, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported strikes in the Bekaa and the south, indicating that Hezbollah's efforts to rehabilitate sites and capabilities have not gone unnoticed.
In conclusion, the Israeli military's operations against Hezbollah's military infrastructure in Lebanon have escalated since 2021, with repeated airstrikes and ground activities targeting missile production and storage facilities, underground bases, and weapons depots. Despite these attacks, Hezbollah continues to exist as a significant armed force in Lebanon, with ongoing conflict through 2025. The situation remains tense, and the future of the region remains uncertain.
References: 1. The New York Times 2. BBC News 3. Reuters 4. The Washington Post 5. The Guardian
- The latest escalation of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has been heavily covered in general news and politics, with reports indicating ongoing airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's military infrastructure in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah's efforts to rebuild its military infrastructure, as accused by Israeli officials, have resulted in repeated war-and-conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah, making headlines in political news and general-news segments.
