Heavy Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals, including five Hezbollah fighters, in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, according to a Lebanese security source.
The Israeli military explained that the strikes hit training facilities and weapon storage locations operated by Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force.
Bekaa Governor Bachir Khodr confirmed that seven of the victims were Syrian nationals.
These attacks represent the most severe incident in the region since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Lebanon was established last November.
Context and Intent
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz labeled the airstrikes a “clear message” to Hezbollah, alleging the Iran-backed group is attempting to restore its raid capabilities in breach of the ceasefire.
Katz vowed “maximum force” against any rebuilding efforts and urged the Lebanese government to enforce the agreement.
Last year’s conflict saw Israel inflict significant losses on Hezbollah, including the elimination of its leader Hassan Nasrallah and several commanders, as well as the destruction of much of its weaponry.
Ceasefire and Proposals
The November 2024 ceasefire, facilitated by the U.S. and France, mandated that Lebanon’s military seize unauthorized weapons, starting south of the Litani River near Israel.
Tensions linger, with no immediate reaction from Hezbollah or the Lebanese government to the recent strikes.
The U.S. has put forward a plan to the Lebanese government, proposing that Israel halt airstrikes and withdraw troops from southern Lebanon in return for Hezbollah’s disarmament within four months.
The proposal’s success remains uncertain amid the ongoing friction.
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