Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has warned that the Lebanese militant group would fight “without rules and without limits” if its conflict with Israel widens.
In a televised address, Nasrallah also threatened neighbouring Cyprus for the first time, saying Hizbollah would consider the country “part of the war” if it allowed Israel to continue using Cypriot airports and bases for military exercises.
The Iran-backed militant group and Israeli forces have been trading fire almost daily since the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began in October.
The speech comes as fears have risen of a full-blown war between Hizbollah and Israel, with belligerent rhetoric escalating and the Lebanese militant group this week issuing surveillance drone footage of sites in Israel.
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@AnxiousGrassr00tForward2yrs2Y
Israel cannot make the same mistake as it did with Hamas.
If it comes to that, it needs to take out Hezbollah quickly and efficiently without listening to the US or the UN. Cannot afford months and months standoff with Hezbollah. It needs to root out both Hamas and Hezbollah!
@L1ber4lGraceDemocrat2yrs2Y
Israel couldn't take out Hezbollah back in the early 2000s when Hezbollah was weaker. Now they have had 2 decades to grow their ranks and stockpile weapons. Remember, unlike Hamas, Hezbollah actually has a porous border with Syria where they have been getting shipments of critical weapons. It won't be an easy fight for Israel.
If both Russia and the US could not win a war in Afghanistan after occupying the place for 40 years, how well do you think Israel and its army or reservists would do against Hezbollah?
Hezbollah is much larger and better equipped than Hamas; think about a few hundred thousand fighters and over 15000 missiles of various types, a decent air defence system to which they can add a few Russian S300 and S400. n all probability S-400 scores over Patriot ABM when viewed in the context of mobility as well as time required to deploy at new location. S-400 also scores over Patriot ABM for successfully engaging multiple targets at different ranges simultaneously.
The Lebanon border is also really mountainous so good luck with tanks.
New Reports from The Israeli Ministry of Military Affairs has reported a significant increase in the number of disabled soldiers, now surpassing the 70,000 mark for the first time.
The report, issued by the ministry's rehabilitation division, indicates that since the onset of the current Gaza conflict, 8,663 troops have sustained injuries.
According to the report, 35% of those injured in the recent hostilities are grappling with mental health issues, while 21% have sustained physical injuries.
The rehabilitation division anticipates an influx of approximately 20,000 additional injured soldiers from the beginning.
Let this Sink In...and this is the work of Hamas, just imagine what Hezbollah will do.
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