Israel is stepping up preparations for the possibility of a full-scale military conflict with the pro-Iranian militia Hezbollah. There is a growing risk that the conflict with Iran and its proxies will enter a catastrophic new phase.
Since the Israeli military began operations against the Islamic group Hamas in October last year, it has engaged in cross-border engagements with Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon, and has taken measures to intensify attacks if necessary. There is. The Israel Defense Forces said it will also include additional military, navy, and air force exercises in the north of the country.
The Defense Force said in a statement that local leaders had been briefed “on the process to accelerate readiness for continued combat” and added storage facilities to enable rapid and widespread delivery of troops to the front lines. It was revealed that it was installed.
On the 24th, the National Defense Forces closed approximately 40 Hezbollah-related bases in southern Lebanon. It was revealed that he had attacked. The day before, Hezbollah launched an attack on Israel.
It would be risky for Israel to escalate its fight against Hezbollah. Hezbollah is considered the most powerful group in the Middle East and has about 150,000 missiles and rockets, according to one senior Israeli official. Some of them are said to have range that covers almost all of Israel.
If full-scale fighting breaks out in the north, Israel envisions a base scenario in which up to 5,000 missiles could be fired from Lebanon per day. In addition, hundreds of missiles are expected to be launched by pro-Iranian forces in Yemen, Iraq, and Syria. The Israeli official spoke on condition of anonymity because he was discussing sensitive information.
Original title: Israel Prepares Forces as Conflict With Hezbollah Intensifies
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