Reports have emerged that the Israeli Air Force dropped leaflets over parts of Beirut calling on Lebanese civilians to oppose Hezbollah amid escalating tensions in the region.
According to images and videos circulating online, the leaflets were released from aircraft and scattered across several neighborhoods of the Lebanese capital. The messages contained direct appeals to Lebanese citizens to disarm Hezbollah, which Israel describes as a proxy force backed by Iran.
One of the messages reportedly stated: “You must disarm Hezbollah, Iran’s shield. Lebanon is your decision, not someone else’s.”
The leaflet also warned that Lebanon should not allow itself to become “easy prey for Iranian Hezbollah’s weapons,” emphasizing the need for stability and national control.
The message referenced Israeli intelligence unit Unit 504, stating that it was working to ensure the future of Lebanon and its people under the principle that regional stability benefits all sides.
Military analysts say leaflet drops are a form of psychological operations (PSYOP) often used in wartime to influence civilian populations and weaken support for militant groups.
The development comes as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate, raising concerns about the possibility of a wider regional conflict involving multiple actors across the Middle East.
Lebanon has been a central point of concern in the ongoing crisis due to Hezbollah’s strong presence and its longstanding alliance with Iran.
As the situation unfolds, regional governments and international observers are closely monitoring developments in Beirut and across southern Lebanon.
