Israel Targets Hezbollah Financial Institutions in Lebanon

Israel's military is preparing for a significant retaliatory strike against Iran, which Brigadier General Amir Avivi predicts will be 'fierce' and initiate a prolonged conflict lasting 'many months'. This comes on the heels of recent Israeli strikes on Hezbollah's financial operations in Lebanon, targeting Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a financial entity used by Hezbollah to fund its activities. The Israeli military has issued evacuation warnings to residents in areas likely to be affected by upcoming strikes, emphasizing that anyone near sites linked to Hezbollah should stay away. As tensions escalate, US defense officials have expressed concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon, urging Israel to minimize its strikes. Meanwhile, the situation remains precarious for ordinary Lebanese citizens, who are caught in the crossfire of the ongoing conflict. The Israeli government maintains its stance against Iranian influence in the region, which has so far remained unchallenged on Iranian soil since the Iran-Iraq war.