Israel targets Hezbollah’s financial arm
The Israeli military has conducted a wave of airstrikes across Lebanon targeting branches of Al Qard al-Hasan, a financial association affiliated with Hezbollah

Mediterranean Sea
SYRIA
Hermel
Tripoli
LEBANON
Baalbek
Bekaa Valley
Hay El Fikani
Beirut Multiple strikes reported
Machghara
Sidon
Aaqbiyeh
Tyre
Houmine El Faouqa
Nabatieh
Chehabiyeh
Golan Heights
Haifa
ISRAEL
JORDAN
West Bank

20km 
12 miles

Al Qard al-Hasan Association (AQAH)
Lebanon: More than 30 branches nationwide, including 15 in densely populated parts of central Beirut
and its suburbs

Israel: Accuses AQAH of funnelling Iranian money to Hezbollah to fund buying and storing of
weapons and to pay salaries of its members

U.S.: Treasury Department imposed sanctions on AQAH in 2007. Association accused by U.S. officials of being a cover for Hezbollah to manage its financial activities


Israeli raids on AQAH branches (Oct 20)

Sources: BBC, L’Orient Today, Liveuamap
Picture: AQAH Association
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