The Day Israel's Limited Operation Targeted Hezbollah

Lebanese media on November 14 focused on escalating reports of an impending Israeli military operation against Hezbollah. In the morning, outlets reported that the Israeli army was preparing for a "limited operation" against Hezbollah, with some sources explicitly stating that air raids would target Beirut. This development follows days of heightened US pressure on Lebanon regarding Hezbollah's disarmament and funding. Concurrently, the central bank initiated precautionary measures to remove Lebanon from the "gray list" and tightened oversight on non-banking financial institutions. By early afternoon, President Aoun reiterated the army's role in the South and welcomed Saudi support for trade, while Hezbollah demanded a French role in halting Israeli aggression. The afternoon also saw UNIFIL confirming Israeli construction of walls in Lebanese territory, a claim denied by Israel.