In recent days, Israeli strikes have intensified, targeting leaders within the ranks of Hezbollah, not only on the southern front lines but also tracking members well beyond the combat zones.
Some of those targeted aren’t even involved in military or operational wings. Rather, some hold administrative, financial, and social roles. Many of these individuals have been visiting their displaced families, who are staying in areas outside the primary conflict zones.
Israel has carried out multiple airstrikes on homes and apartments where displaced individuals, including Hezbollah members’ families, are residing. Such strikes have occurred in towns of Sunni, Druze, and Christian majority, seemingly intended to sow unease among these communities.
This has prompted community leaders to openly request Hezbollah members to avoid visiting displacement zones and gatherings, citing constant Israeli surveillance by drones hovering over Beirut and other regions.
According to information obtained by Al Arabiya, this issue has been closely followed up between Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and various parliamentary blocs, including the Democratic Gathering Bloc led by MP Taymour Jumblatt, away from the media scrutiny.
Berri has reportedly been requested to relay a message to the leadership of his ally, Hezbollah, urging the group to prevent their military and political members from entering areas of displacement.
This precaution aims to reduce the risk of Israeli strikes, which have previously resulted in civilian casualties. Recent incidents occurred in the towns of al-Abadiya and Aramoun in Mount Lebanon, and earlier in the Jbeil district and other northern areas.
Lawmakers have also discussed the necessity for Hezbollah to heed warnings and prevent its officials from visiting displacement centers or residence areas, as some of these officials are responsible for distributing financial aid and social support to families affiliated with the group.
In response, Berri has assured the concerned parties that he will work on urging Hezbollah’s members to avoid these displacement areas. This approach is intended not only to protect the displaced families but also to address the fears of host communities, which are increasingly worried about Israel’s continued strikes beyond the southern military front.
