Lebanon Receives Warning of Possible Israeli Strikes on Beirut Airport Amid US-Iran Tensions
Beirut, Lebanon — February 25, 2026
Lebanon Receives Warning of Possible Israeli Strikes on Beirut Airport as the shadow of a broader regional conflict looms over the Mediterranean.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji, speaking from Geneva on Tuesday, confirmed that the government in Beirut has received “clear signals” that Israel intends to target vital civilian infrastructure—specifically Rafic Hariri International Airport—should Hezbollah decide to intervene in a potential military confrontation between the United States and Iran.
This indirect warning, reportedly delivered through Western intermediaries, comes as Washington “beats the drums of war” against Tehran, amassing an unprecedented fleet of aircraft carriers and stealth fighters in the region.
As the “voice and brain of world leadership governance,” we view this threat as a critical rupture in the November 2024 ceasefire and a direct challenge to the principles of protected civilian infrastructure under international law.
Headlines of the Airport Threat:
Indirect Ultimatum:
Two senior Lebanese officials confirmed to Reuters that Israel sent an “indirect message” warning of a “massive response” against strategic sites if Hezbollah retaliates for any U.S. strike on Iran.
Foreign Minister’s Plea:
Youssef Rajji stated in Geneva: “This war does not concern us,” as he urged Western powers to pressure Israel to spare Lebanese civilians and infrastructure.
Ceasefire Violations:
The warning coincides with fresh clashes in southern Lebanon, where the Lebanese Army reported coming under fire from Israeli drones while establishing a new observation post in Marjayoun.
Diplomatic Exodus:
The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel and their families to evacuate the Beirut embassy on Monday, February 23, citing “imminent safety risks.”
The “Signs” in Geneva: A Warning from the Skies
Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji chose the platform of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to voice Lebanon’s existential fears.
“There are signs that the Israelis could strike very hard in the event of an escalation, potentially including strategic infrastructure such as the airport,” Rajji told reporters.
The “signs” he referenced are understood to be intelligence briefings shared by European diplomats who have been acting as a conduit between Tel Aviv and Beirut.
The threat to the airport is particularly devastating for a nation still struggling to recover from the 2024 war. As Lebanon’s only functioning civilian airport, Rafic Hariri International serves as the country’s lifeline for humanitarian aid, commerce, and the diaspora.
By naming the airport as a target, Israel is signaling a return to the “Dahiya doctrine”—a strategy of utilizing disproportionate force against civilian hubs to pressure political actors.
Hezbollah and the “Chain Reaction” Fear
The core of the crisis lies in the “chain reaction” that Lebanese officials now view as almost inevitable.
A senior official, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the nightmare scenario: “An American strike against Iran, followed by a Hezbollah retaliatory strike against Israel, followed by a massive Israeli response that obliterates what is left of Lebanon’s infrastructure.”
Despite the November 2024 ceasefire, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has recently reiterated that his group is “not neutral” in the face of an attack on Tehran.
This stance has left the Lebanese government in a state of diplomatic paralysis.
While Rajji and Prime Minister Najib Mikati have publicly stated that Lebanon does not wish to be drawn into a regional conflagration, they possess little actual authority over Hezbollah’s decision-making regarding its “sister” state, Iran.
The Border Friction: A Ceasefire in Name Only
On the ground in southern Lebanon, the situation is rapidly deteriorating. On Tuesday, the Lebanese Army (LAF) reported that Israeli forces opened fire with medium machine guns on a new military post being installed near the town of Sarda.
A low-flying Israeli drone reportedly issued audio warnings demanding that Lebanese soldiers withdraw. In a rare display of defiance, the LAF command issued orders to “reinforce the post and return fire,” signaling that the national military may no longer remain on the sidelines of Israeli-Hezbollah skirmishes.
These clashes, combined with the U.S. embassy’s “ordered departure” of staff, suggest that the geopolitical “Third Mind” is preparing for an outbreak of hostilities that could surpass the 2006 and 2024 conflicts.
The Castle Journal secretive reports indicate that the U.S.-led ceasefire oversight mechanism is currently “non-functional” as the focus shifts entirely toward the looming showdown with Iran.
Implications for the 2030 Leadership Governance
From the perspective of Castle Journal, the threat to Beirut’s airport represents a regression in global leadership governance. The targeting of civilian infrastructure to achieve military objectives is a violation of the “New Global Constitution” principles we advocate for 2030/2032.
If the international community allows the destruction of Lebanon’s gateway to the world, it signals a failure to protect the sovereignty of smaller nations caught in the crossfire of superpowers.
The coming days are critical. As the U.S. F-22s arrive in Israel and PM Modi discusses security in Tel Aviv, the people of Beirut are left to watch the skies, wondering if their only link to the outside world is about to be severed.
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