Hezbollah, the Islamic Resistance of Lebanon, has released a provocative video warning Israel of severe consequences in the event of a full-scale conflict. The video, showcasing sensitive and strategic targets within Israel, features statements from Hezbollah's Secretary General, Sayyid Hasan Nasrallah, emphasizing that any imposed war will lead to deep regret for the enemy.
According to the Al-Mayadeen media network, the video includes aerial footage and coordinates of key locations in Israel, signaling that these areas are within Hezbollah's reach. Nasrallah's message underscores that attacks on these targets could potentially cripple Israel, metaphorically sending it "back to the Stone Age."
Highlighted in the footage are several critical sites:
- Haifa Oil Refinery
- Ben Gurion Airport
- Port of Ashdod
- Port of Haifa
- A satellite military base in the Yehuda region
- Military bases in the Negev and Galilee (Al-Jalil)
This warning follows a recent operation by Hezbollah where their "Hud'hud" drone infiltrated deep into Israeli territory, capturing reconnaissance footage of military zones in Haifa. The Israeli military acknowledged the breach, which sparked significant criticism of Israel's defense systems from various domestic factions.
Israeli media have interpreted Hezbollah’s video as an official threat, directly targeting the headquarters of Israel's Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv. The escalating rhetoric has led to speculation about a potential war between Hezbollah and Israel in the near future.
Adding to the tension, retired Israeli General and military expert Yitzhak Brick warned Israel's leadership on Friday about the grave consequences of engaging in conflict with Hezbollah. He likened such a decision to "mass suicide," drawing parallels to the disastrous outcomes of Operation 'Al-Aqsa Storm' on October 7. Brick criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, claiming their aggressive stance is pushing Israel towards a catastrophic outcome.
The growing threat has prompted tens of thousands of Israelis to evacuate settlements near the Lebanese border, fearing Hezbollah’s retaliation. In an attempt to de-escalate the situation, the United States, which had initially vowed to defend Israeli interests at the onset of the Gaza war, has dispatched representatives to Lebanon twice. The aim is to leverage political pressure to deter further Hezbollah attacks.
As tensions between Hezbollah and Israel continue to mount, the international community watches with bated breath, hoping for a diplomatic resolution to avoid another devastating conflict in the region.
