Tensions rise in Beirut as Israeli military targets Hezbollah’s financial institution
Israel has started striking what it calls “Hezbollah’s financial arm”. There were explosions in Beirut’s southern suburb overnight – including near Lebanon’s only international airport. Israel accuses the financial services group “al-Qard al-Hassan” of providing money for Hezbollah and says it will now be targeted all over Lebanon. The Bekka Valley branch of al-Qard al-Hassan…