A series of powerful explosions rocked the town of Hermel in northeastern Lebanon, within the Baalbek region, late Tuesday. The blasts were reportedly caused by Israeli military strikes targeting Hezbollah positions in the area.

Footage and eyewitness accounts indicated significant secondary explosions, suggesting that weapons depots or military infrastructure may have been hit. Hermel, part of the Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, has long been recognized as a Hezbollah stronghold.

The strikes come against the backdrop of heightened regional tensions and ongoing cross-border clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. While Lebanon’s government has announced plans to disarm Hezbollah by the end of 2025, the group has publicly rejected the initiative, insisting on retaining its arsenal.

Such attacks reflect Israel’s broader campaign to weaken Hezbollah’s military capabilities, which it views as a direct threat to its security. The situation remains volatile, with international observers warning of the potential for escalation.