Israel claims Hezbollah is hiding cash, gold in Beirut hospital's bunker
Tel Aviv/Beirut: The Israeli military has claimed that Hezbollah is storing hundreds of millions of dollars in cash and gold inside a bunker beneath the Al-Sahel hospital in Beirut. However, the military assured that it will not target the facility, despite ongoing airstrikes on Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Israel’s chief military spokesperson, stated during a televised briefing that intelligence gathered over years suggests the bunker was built by Hezbollah's former leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, before his death last month. Hagari alleged that the bunker is equipped to sustain extended stays and houses significant financial resources intended to fund attacks on Israel. He urged the Lebanese government and international organizations to intervene, warning that these assets could fuel terrorism.
Fadi Alameh, a Lebanese lawmaker from the Amal Movement and director of Al-Sahel hospital, dismissed the claims as baseless and defamatory. He invited the Lebanese Army to inspect the hospital, asserting that it contains only medical facilities, patients, and a morgue. Alameh also confirmed that the hospital is being evacuated as a precaution.
Reuters could not independently verify Israel’s claims, and Hezbollah has not yet responded to the allegations.
Meanwhile, Israel's military chief, Herzi Halevi, informed soldiers stationed in Lebanon that between Sunday and Monday, the Israeli Air Force had struck around 30 sites linked to Al-Qard al-Hassan, which Israel identifies as Hezbollah’s financial arm. Hagari added that these operations would continue, targeting Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure, though the hospital itself will not be attacked.
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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
Srinagar (PTI): Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the Gulmarg tourist resort, received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains on Sunday, officials said.
The upper reaches of Gulmarg, including Apharwat and Kongdoori bowls, received snowfall, which continued till last reports came in.Pir Ki Gali, along the Mughal Road in Shopian district of south Kashmir, and Sonamarg Zojilla axis also received fresh snowfall.
The snowfall on the Zojilla Pass forced the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway, the officials added.
The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, were lashed by rains which were going on till last reports, the officials said.
The wet weather has brought down the day temperature across the valley.
The Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather till March 20.
It said intermittent light to moderate rain, or snow in the higher reaches was likely till Monday morning.
There is a possibility of a brief spell of light rain or snow, in the higher reaches, at isolated places on Tuesday.
From March 18-20, the weather will remain generally cloudy with a possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain or snow at many places.
The MeT Office said another wet spells is likely on March 24-25, with light rain, or snow in the higher reaches, at scattered places.
It said there is a possibility of thunder or gusty winds, about 40-50 kmph, at a few places on Sunday and Monday.
