Vast destruction caused by Israeli strikes on Nabi Sheet in the Bekaa, Friday March 6, 2026. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient Today)
It was 11:25 p.m. on Friday when a message arrived, reporting an Israeli airborne operation in the Bekaa.The news was not surprising. This type of operation had long been anticipated. Similar missions had already taken place in Lebanon. Information had also circulated about Israel’s intention to penetrate Hezbollah’s strategic sites — targets that could not be destroyed by airstrikes. Many of these sites are located in mountainous areas with extremely difficult terrain and are built directly into the mountains.Asked about the exact location, the sender of the message had no details. He mentioned fighting between Maaraboun, Ham, Yahfoufa and Nabi Sheet. It quickly became clear that he had just heard the news, like many others, and had no further information. Dig deeper Neither 2006 nor 2024: What kind of war will Israel wage on Lebanon...
It was 11:25 p.m. on Friday when a message arrived, reporting an Israeli airborne operation in the Bekaa.The news was not surprising. This type of operation had long been anticipated. Similar missions had already taken place in Lebanon. Information had also circulated about Israel’s intention to penetrate Hezbollah’s strategic sites — targets that could not be destroyed by airstrikes. Many of these sites are located in mountainous areas with extremely difficult terrain and are built directly into the mountains.Asked about the exact location, the sender of the message had no details. He mentioned fighting between Maaraboun, Ham, Yahfoufa and Nabi Sheet. It quickly became clear that he had just heard the news, like many others, and had no further information. Dig deeper Neither 2006 nor 2024: What kind of war will Israel wage on...
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