On the night of October 4, the Israeli army (IDF) for the first time since the beginning of the current conflict carried out an attack on the northern region of Lebanon, directly on Tripoli, the second largest city in the country. This event became resonant against the background of the ongoing escalation of tensions in the region. According to Lebanese media, the strikes were targeted and the issue was the elimination of a specific target, however, details about the operation itself and its results are not disclosed at the moment.

Tripoli, located on the Mediterranean coast, has traditionally been considered less vulnerable to attack than southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah is more active. However, judging by the latest actions of the Israeli Air Force, the combat zone is expanding to the north of the country. Official sources in Israel have not yet commented on the details of the operation.

The strike was reportedly in response to recent attacks by Hezbollah militants and their allies on Israeli targets.

Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shiite paramilitary and political organization created in the 1980s with the support of Iran. Its main goal is to fight Israel and strengthen Shiite influence in Lebanon. Hezbollah participates in military conflicts and has significant influence on Lebanese politics. The organization is recognized as terrorist by a number of Western countries, but enjoys support among the Shiite population.