Why is Israel targeting Amana fuel stations in southern Lebanon?
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Israeli airstrikes on Monday night into Tuesday targeted three fuel stations belonging to Amana company in the Tyre district, causing them to burn.
It appears that targeting Amana stations is part of Israel’s objectives to weaken Hezbollah’s economic infrastructure, following the bombing of Al-Qard Al-Hassan centers.
Amana Fuel Company was established in Lebanon in 2005 by a group of entrepreneurs, according to its official statement, but it is considered one of Hezbollah’s financial institutions. It is currently managed by Osama Alik, who serves as general manager and head of stations. The company is publicly and politically linked to the party, and it handled the import and distribution of Iranian diesel in Lebanon in 2021.
It operates through strategic partnerships, particularly in the distribution of Iranian diesel, but there is no clear information about its ultimate ownership or existing partnerships.
According to its data, the company owns 52 fuel stations, 7 tankers, 37 pickup trucks, and 15 diesel distribution centers.