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Minute-by-minute OSINT timeline of the Lebanon front.
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Timeline
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IDF strikes Hezbollah target in Sidon, orders 300m evacuation
IDF announces imminent strike on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon's coastal city of Sidon. Civilians instructed to maintain at least 300 meters distance from the targeted building.
IDF issues evacuation orders for 80+ villages in south Lebanon
IDF Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee issues warnings for residents of more than 80 villages and towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate, citing imminent operations targeting Hezbollah. Refugees begin fleeing back into Syria.
IDF launches ground incursion into southern Lebanon
Israeli military announces troops 'are operating in southern Lebanon' in a new ground incursion under cover of airstrikes, described as a 'forward defence' measure along the border.
IDF strikes Haret Hreik — second day hitting Dahiyeh
Israeli air force strikes Haret Hreik in Beirut's southern suburbs for the second consecutive day. NNA and LBCI report new series of intense raids causing extensive damage to buildings.
Israel FM Katz: Hezbollah SG Naim Qassem marked for assassination
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz states that Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has been marked for assassination, escalating direct threats against the group's leadership.
Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad condemns cabinet ban on military activities
Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad condemns the Lebanese cabinet's decision to ban the group's military activities, calling it 'unconstitutional' and 'serving Israeli interests.'
Mass displacement from Dahiyeh and south Lebanon — 7-hour traffic jams
Tens of thousands of civilians flee Dahiyeh and southern Lebanon. 7-hour traffic jams reported on the Sidon highway. UNHCR reports 31,000+ displaced seeking shelter. Schools around Beirut opened to receive displaced families.
Lebanese political leaders condemn Hezbollah, back cabinet decision
Leaders from the Lebanese Forces Party and Free Patriotic Movement condemn Hezbollah's rocket fire at Israel and back the cabinet decision banning Hezbollah military activities.
Lebanese cabinet bans Hezbollah military activity, demands disarmament
Lebanese cabinet convenes emergency session and votes to immediately ban Hezbollah's military and security activity, demanding the group hand over its arms. PM Salam orders the military to take 'immediate measures' to prevent missile or drone launches from Lebanese territory.
IDF kills Hezbollah intelligence chief Hussein Makled in Dahiyeh
Israeli military confirms targeted strike killing Hussein Makled, Hezbollah's intelligence chief, in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
IDF strikes al-Qard al-Hassan branches across Beirut
Israeli military strikes branches of al-Qard al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked microfinance network, at multiple locations across Beirut.
IDF issues displacement orders for 59 areas including Dahiyeh
Israeli military issues forced displacement notices for 59 areas in Lebanon, including several neighbourhoods in Dahiyeh. Civilians told to evacuate immediately. Mass movement of people begins.
Overnight IDF strikes kill 52, wound 154 across Lebanon
Lebanese Health Ministry reports at least 52 killed and 154 wounded in overnight Israeli air strikes across Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon. Strikes targeted Hezbollah positions, civilian casualties reported.
Hezbollah declares full reentry into conflict
Hezbollah officially declares full reentry into the war, firing waves of missiles and drones at Israel. Senior official states 'patience has ended' after a year of ceasefire as Israeli strikes continued.
IDF strikes Dahiyeh stronghold in south Beirut
Israeli Air Force strikes Hezbollah targets in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, minutes after Hezbollah rocket attack on Israel.
Hezbollah breaks ceasefire, fires rockets and drones at Haifa
Hezbollah launches rockets and drones at Haifa in response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. First attack since November 2024 ceasefire.