Lebanese soldiers deployed at the site of an Israeli strike in Dikwaneh, on March 31, 2026. (Credit: Matthieu Karam/L’Orient-Le Jour)
The Israeli strike carried out on Tuesday afternoon between Dikwaneh and Mansourieh (Metn district) is raising speculations. First, because it hit an area that had so far been spared by Israeli attacks and where Hezbollah does not have a significant presence. Second, because the missile explosion left only a large crater in a parking lot, whereas Israeli targeted strikes usually hit apartments or vehicles and specific individuals.In this context, several conspiracy theories are circulating. Some see it as an Israeli strike that missed its target. Others theorize it could have been an Iranian missile, or even a Hezbollah strike, intended to send a message to Christians — who form the majority in the area — or to Lebanese officials. A scenario that has yet to happen in Lebanon. In the news 'Complete siege': After the army withdrew from...
The Israeli strike carried out on Tuesday afternoon between Dikwaneh and Mansourieh (Metn district) is raising speculations. First, because it hit an area that had so far been spared by Israeli attacks and where Hezbollah does not have a significant presence. Second, because the missile explosion left only a large crater in a parking lot, whereas Israeli targeted strikes usually hit apartments or vehicles and specific individuals.In this context, several conspiracy theories are circulating. Some see it as an Israeli strike that missed its target. Others theorize it could have been an Iranian missile, or even a Hezbollah strike, intended to send a message to Christians — who form the majority in the area — or to Lebanese officials. A scenario that has yet to happen in Lebanon. In the news 'Complete siege': After the army withdrew...
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