"Those who do not need to stay in Lebanon should leave Lebanon while commercial flights are still operating, if possible."
Israel faces a tense period of anxiety and preparation, reminiscent of 1967, as it braces for potential retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah after recent high-profile assassinations.
Officials have told Reuters that a wide range of options are under consideration, including aircraft and naval assets.
“Israel is in a state of very high readiness for any scenario. We will exact a very high price for any act of aggression against us from any quarter whatsoever,” Netanyahu said.
The point of this report is to shed light on Iran’s threats and its attempt to move new capabilities to Hezbollah.
The group's launches were reportedly in response to Thursday's IDF attack on villages in southern Lebanon, according to Hezbollah-affilated Al-Mayadeen.
While solidarity with Palestinians may be part of Hezbollah’s rhetoric, its attacks on Israel are driven by purely hateful interests.
Iran sought after October 7 to begin a multi-front war in the region against Israel.
From Iran’s perspective these are not terror groups but “resistance.”
Israel’s Defense Minister, in a visit to Mount Hermon on July 7, said that regardless of whether Hezbollah stops its attacks, Israel may continue to operate against Hezbollah.
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