Saturday Jun 21, 2025
NEWSLETTER
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • Iran War
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
  • Home
  • Iran War
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
  • In Memoriam
www.israelhayom.com
Home News

Report: Alleged Israeli strike in Beirut targeted precision missile infrastructure

One of the drones that crashed into a Hezbollah media center in the Lebanese capital struck crates containing a high-grade propellant mix for precision-guided missiles and destroyed a remote control machine for rocket guidance, British media reports. 

by  Yoav Limor , i24NEWS and Israel Hayom Staff
Published on  08-28-2019 07:15
Last modified: 08-28-2019 13:00
IDF says it targeted over 200 Iranian assets in ‎Syria since 2017‎IDF Spokesperson's Unit

A target as seen on an Israeli fighter jet's radar | Illustration: IDF Spokesperson's Unit

Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The alleged Israeli drone strike on a Hezbollah media center in Beirut over the weekend destroyed precision missile infrastructure set up by the Iran-backed Shiite terrorist group, the British Times reported Tuesday.

One of the drones that crashed into the building in a Hezbollah stronghold neighborhood of Dahiya struck crates containing a high-grade propellant mix for precision-guided missiles and destroyed a remote control machine for rocket guidance, according to the report. 

Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook and Twitter

The IDF has kept mum on the issue, and it remains unclear whether the two drones, said to be on an intelligence-gathering mission, were downed, or whether the first drone malfunctioned and the second was sent to destroy it.

The Lebanese Shiite group said on Tuesday that the two drones were both armed with 5.5 kilograms (12 pounds) of C4 explosives.

Military drones are often equipped with self-destruct mechanisms to prevent others from obtaining information in case of capture.

Hezbollah has been engaged in a hectic effort in recent years to improve its missile precision capabilities in an attempt to allow for direct hits on "quality targets" – otherwise known as strategic infrastructure – in Israel. 

Israeli Military Intelligence pegs the terrorist group's considerable arsenal at over 120,000 projectiles, but only a few dozen carry precision capabilities. 

Iran has, in the past, tried to smuggle precision missiles into Lebanon through Syria, but according to foreign media reports, Israel has managed to thwart most of these attempts via a series of strikes, mainly carried out in Syria. 

As a result, Iran and Hezbollah sought to convert existing rocket-production facilities in Lebanon into precision-missile production lines – a scheme that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exposed during his speech before the United Nations General Assembly last September when he shared with world leaders information and images of three rocket conversion sites.

Tags: HezbollahNetanyahurocketsSyriatensions

Related Posts

Several wounded after large from Iran

Several wounded after large from Iran

by ILH Staff

Some 20–30 missiles from Iran target Israel. Teen, man in his 40s sustain severe injuries. Man in 50s moderately wounded.

Senior nuclear scientist killed in targeted Tehran strikeSocial media

Senior nuclear scientist killed in targeted Tehran strike

by ILH Staff

Meanwhile, Israeli jets target nuclear sites, missile component factories, and missile engine plants, notably the Organization of Defensive Innovation and...

Sources: Next 48 hours critical; US could get involvedSaul LOEB / AFP; REUTERS/Leah Millis ; WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS;

Trump's delay actually helps Israel

by Shirit Avitan Cohen

The time is being used to complete operational preparations – both for an attack and for possible escalation scenarios if...

Menu

Analysis 

Archaeology

Blogpost

Business & Finance

Culture

Exclusive

Explainer

Environment

 

Features

Health

In Brief

Jewish World

Judea and Samaria

Lifestyle

Cyber & Internet

Sports

 

Diplomacy 

Iran & The Gulf

Gaza Strip

Politics

Shopping

Terms of use

Privacy Policy

Submissions

Contact Us

About Us

The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30, 2007. Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better, more balanced and more accurate journalism. Journalism that speaks, not shouts. Journalism of a different kind. And free of charge.

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

  • Home
  • Iran War
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il

Newsletter

[contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”]

  • Home
  • Iran War
  • News
    • Gaza War
    • US Election Coverage
    • Middle East
    • Cyber & Internet
    • Business & Finance
    • Sports
  • Opinions
  • Jewish World
    • Archaeology
    • Antisemitism
  • Lifestyle
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Culture
  • Magazine
    • Feature
    • Analysis
    • Explainer
    • Environment & Wildlife
    • Health & Wellness
  • In Memoriam
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
  • Submit your opinion
  • Terms and conditions

All rights reserved to Israel Hayom

Hosted by sPD.co.il