Between January 5 and 6, 2026, the Israeli Air Force conducted a series of airstrikes targeting locations in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, including the coastal city of Sidon. The Israeli military stated the operations targeted attempts by Hezbollah and Hamas to rebuild infrastructure, specifically citing underground facilities and weapons storage. Lebanese officials reported damage to residential and commercial properties, including the home of a deceased Hamas commander. The strikes occurred days before Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal was scheduled to brief the government on the implementation of disarmament protocols mandated by the November 2024 ceasefire agreement.