Dahieh

In late September 2024, Hezbollah faced severe disruption as Israeli bombs destroyed its headquarters and killed several senior leaders, including Hassan Nasrallah. Israeli forces reportedly hacked Hezbollah's communication devices and booby-trapped thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies, forcing commanders to abandon phones and use motorbikes to navigate Beirut's southern suburbs.

Hezbollah faced severe setbacks in late 2024, including the destruction of its headquarters, deaths of key leaders like Hassan Nasrallah, and compromised communication systems. Despite these challenges, the group regrouped using in-person coordination and launched a strategic revival, adapting tactics such as repurposing rocket technology and leveraging unexpected support from gamers to counter Israeli threats.

Hezbollah supporters in Beirut protested against a trilateral agreement between Lebanon, Israel, and the United States. Protesters rode motorcycles through central Beirut, blocked roads, and faced military intervention, including soldiers dispersing demonstrators with burning tires. The agreement, announced on 27 June 2026, sparked unrest in areas like Dahieh, which were previously damaged by Israeli air strikes.

Hezbollah supporters protested in Beirut against a trilateral agreement between the US, Israel, and Lebanon. The agreement includes a pilot effort for Lebanese soldiers to control areas occupied by Israel and a process to disarm Hezbollah, but does not specify Israel's withdrawal conditions. Protests involved motorcycle demonstrations and road blockages in southern Beirut suburbs.

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated there is 'no point' in continuing peace talks with the United States following Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. He accused the US of lacking the will or ability to implement its commitments after the attack on the Dahieh neighborhood.

Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs in retaliation for a Hezbollah missile attack on northern Israel, targeting a Hezbollah command center in Dahieh. Iran warned of retaliation, threatening to escalate tensions, while the U.S. was notified of the strike. Hezbollah rejected a recent ceasefire, keeping the agreement 'on paper.'

Israel bombed Beirut, causing multiple explosions, including a hit on a multi-storey building in the Dahieh area. The Israeli military targeted 'terrorist' headquarters, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz stated the action was a response to Hezbollah's attacks.

BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports on defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold, Dahieh, during a fragile ceasefire. The area remains a key Hezbollah support base amid ongoing tensions.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered strikes on the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh in Beirut suburbs in response to attacks on Israeli civilians. The move comes as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates.