Israel strikes Hezbollah financial institutions as Lebanon calls for talks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 9, 2026 at 02:56 PM

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On March 9, 2026, Israel struck branches of Al-Qard al-Hasan, a Hezbollah-affiliated financial institution, in Beirut, Lebanon. The strikes targeted locations in Bir al-Abed, along the road to the airport, and near Nouairi. Al-Qard al-Hasan, under US sanctions since 2007, operates outside the Lebanese financial system, providing interest-free loans. Lebanese authorities blocked roads near the Nouairi branch, a densely populated area hosting displaced people. These strikes occurred after forced evacuation warnings last week in southern Lebanon, which have displaced almost 8 percent of the country's population. The Lebanese president has expressed readiness to resume negotiations to halt the escalation.

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Zeina Khodr 30% National News Agency (NNA) ×240% United States 50% Beirut ×570% Al-Qard al-Hasan ×475% Hezbollah 80% Lebanon ×385% Israel ×690%

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israel strikes 90% lebanon 90% hezbollah 80% al-qard al-hasan 80% financial institution 70% beirut 70% air attacks 60% forced evacuation 60% negotiations 50%