Israel: “High alert” for Hezbollah and monitors Nasrallah’s speech

the Israeli army It announced that it was on “high alert” along the country’s northern border with LebanonIn addition, it will “respond to any event” on the border.

This announcement comes as it becomes known that a major speech by its leader Hizb allah, Mr. Hassan Nasrallahscheduled to be held later today, Friday.

Many different theories are crystallizing about what Nasrallah will say in his speech this afternoon.

He can do this with one of his fiery speeches In order to add “fuel” to the fire that has been burning in the region since Hamas attacked Israel on October 8, and Israel responded with intense raids on Gaza.

It may put red lines As for Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has warned to be cautious.

What the Israelis fear most is that he will say: “We pressed the button, and the missiles are heading towards you.” says Jeremy Bowen, a BBC analyst in Jerusalem.

Stronger than Hamas

Hezbollah is much stronger than Hamas. It is said to have about 150,000 different types of missiles and missiles, which it mainly supplies from Iran.

Nasrallah’s speech was promoted on social media channels with propaganda ads.

The protagonist, who is likely a follower of the Hezbollah leader, wears a ring that closely resembles his own Qassem Soleimaniformer leader of Revolutionary Guards from Iran.

After his assassination by the Americans in 2020, Soleimani’s body was identified by his ring.

“Everyone in the region is getting the message that Israel should be really concerned about what Hezbollah is capable of doing,” Bowen points out.

The threat of a second front

Lebanon is closely monitoring developments in Gaza, while Hezbollah has, in recent weeks, intensified its attacks on Israeli border areas, raising concern about them. Regional escalation of conflict in the Middle East.

However, for the country, facing economic and political problems, an all-out war would be disastrous.

Hezbollah, which, like Hamas, is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and other countries, It is the largest political and military force in Lebanon, which means that its decisions resonate far beyond its support base.

For this reason, its followers and enemies await Nasrallah’s speech with special interest.

The location where the Hezbollah leader is located is indicated It remains a mysteryWhile his speech will be broadcast throughout Lebanon in public performances.

from direction Netanyahu He warned of an “unimaginable” response if Hezbollah opened a second front in the conflict.

Source: Reuters, BBC, The Guardian