The Israel Defense Forces reported striking over 500 Hezbollah targets across Lebanon since March 2, 2026, following a series of rocket attacks by the militant group on Israeli territory. The campaign intensified on March 6, when more than 100 targets were hit in a single day, including a significant number in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, a known Hezbollah stronghold.

Video footage circulating from the airstrikes, verified by Al Jazeera, shows sequential explosions that caused multiple high-rise buildings to collapse across urban Beirut. Arabic-language commentary accompanying the footage highlights the scale of destruction and references the impact in relation to previous operations, including strikes tied to Hezbollah leadership figures such as Hassan Nasrallah.

While the airstrikes are focused on Hezbollah installations, the destruction in densely populated areas like Dahiyeh has raised concerns regarding civilian safety. Authorities and local sources have noted extensive damage to residential buildings and commercial structures, with emergency services working to manage fires and evacuate residents from affected areas.

The Israeli government has framed the operation as a direct response to Hezbollah aggression, emphasizing the need to protect Israeli civilians from cross-border attacks while maintaining regional security. Military analysts note that the intensity and scale of these strikes represent one of the most concentrated air campaigns in the area in recent years.

As airstrikes continue, both regional observers and international organizations have called for caution, emphasizing the importance of minimizing civilian casualties amid urban combat zones. The ongoing conflict reflects escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah and highlights the fragile security situation in southern Lebanon and the broader Levant region.