The Israel Defense Forces carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah weapons storage facilities in southern Lebanon on February 2, 2026, targeting sites aimed at rebuilding the militant group’s military infrastructure. The strikes focused on villages including Kfar Tebnit and Ain Qana, areas where some facilities were embedded within civilian-populated zones, reflecting Hezbollah’s continued use of civilians as human shields.

The IDF emphasized that advance warnings were issued and additional measures were taken to minimize civilian harm, including precise targeting and coordination to limit collateral damage. Officials noted that these activities by Hezbollah constitute clear violations of the Israel–Lebanon understandings established in 2024, and pose a direct threat to Israel’s security.

Video footage from the operation shows explosions in densely built hillside areas, illustrating the challenges faced by the IDF in conducting precision strikes while civilian structures are nearby. The military highlighted that its operations are designed to neutralize threats while adhering to rules of engagement, though the presence of civilians underscores the ongoing ethical and strategic dilemmas created by Hezbollah’s embedding tactics.

Israeli officials confirmed that operations will continue against any efforts by Hezbollah to reconstitute military capabilities that threaten the State of Israel. The strikes reflect Israel’s ongoing commitment to preventing hostile rearmament along its northern border, while balancing operational effectiveness with civilian safety considerations.