Israeli Officials Say Hezbollah Uses Civilian Houses in Southern Lebanon for Iranian-Backed Operations

" The officials stated that the Iranian-backed group has converted residential properties into military positions as part of this effort. The report highlights the placement of military infrastructure inside civilian homes in southern Lebanon. Officials said the project is supported by Iran and involves activities that endanger local residents by blending military and civilian functions.

According to the officials, the use of such houses allows Hezbollah to conduct operations while attempting to shield them from potential strikes. The area has seen repeated exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah in recent months. The disclosure adds to longstanding accusations that Hezbollah embeds military assets within civilian populations in southern Lebanon.

No immediate response from Hezbollah or Iranian officials was detailed in the reporting.

Cross-border incidents between Israel and Hezbollah have increased since the outbreak of conflict in Gaza in October 2023. Israeli officials have repeatedly stated that Hezbollah maintains an extensive network of tunnels, rocket launchers and command posts in villages close to the border.

The latest statement focuses specifically on residential houses being repurposed. Officials described the Iranian support as central to the project's scale and purpose.