The Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, issued a warning to Israel during a recent speech. He cautioned that if Israel were to engage in any further acts of aggression against Lebanon, particularly concerning its oil and gas resources, he would retaliate by bringing Israel back to a primitive state resembling the Stone Age. This statement was made on the 17th anniversary of the 33-day war.
Hassan Nasrallah made a strong and direct threat towards Israel, stating that he would bring them back to the Stone Age. This threat has caused significant impact in the Hebrew media, with the Ma'ariv newspaper specifically highlighting the exchange between the Secretary General and Israel's Minister of War, Yoav Gallant, who had previously issued threats against Lebanon.
Israel's Channel 13 TV network acknowledged that the Secretary General of Lebanon's Hezbollah continues to demonstrate his understanding of Israel's political landscape. In his recent remarks, he emphasized that the Israeli army is currently facing its most challenging situation in history, primarily due to internal divisions.
The Yedioth Aharonot newspaper also highlighted the internal situation of Israel in relation to the recent statements made by the Secretary General of Hezbollah. According to the newspaper, the Secretary General claimed that the Israeli army has not achieved significant success and is not regarded as a formidable force. He specifically emphasized that the only notable achievements of the Israeli army were in the realm of aerial operations.
Continuing with the report, it is mentioned that the Israeli army is currently facing a critical situation due to internal divisions. This concern has been raised by various high-ranking officials, including the Prime Minister, the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Army, and the Commander of the Air Force in recent days.
In recent years, the growing military strength of Lebanon's Hezbollah has garnered significant attention from Israeli, regional, and international media. Particularly, the advancements in missile and drone capabilities have been the focal point of discussions and analysis.
The Jerusalem Post website, in a report on Hezbollah's drones, acknowledges that the group possesses the capability to construct and deploy these unmanned aerial vehicles. While there has been considerable discussion surrounding Hezbollah's military prowess and the enhancement of their missile and drone capabilities in recent years, it is noteworthy that Israeli authorities, particularly senior military officers, have emphasized these concerns.
Yitzhak Brick, a senior commander of the Israeli Army Reserve Brigade, acknowledged that Israel is confronted with a threat greater than a nuclear attack. He further described this threat as a "strangling ring" created by the enemy, with over 250,000 missiles and rockets aimed at Israel from various directions.
Brick provided further clarification, stating that the threat entails a staggering daily barrage of 3,500 missiles and rockets. He emphasized that these dangers are comparable to the impact of an atomic bomb. Presently, Israel finds itself in an extremely precarious situation, as it must be prepared to confront simultaneous challenges on five different fronts. These fronts include Hezbollah in Lebanon, Syria, Hamas and Jihad in Gaza, as well as the West Bank.
Ultimately, he conceded that the Israeli army is relatively small, and a significant portion of it is unprepared for war in the present circumstances. Furthermore, he acknowledged that the army lacks the capacity to be simultaneously engaged on multiple fronts.
Based on assessments made by Israeli security circles regarding a potential conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, it is estimated that thousands of rockets would be launched towards Israeli territories in the initial days of such a conflict.
According to reports from Israeli media, the country could experience prolonged periods of silence and darkness. It is even possible that these blackouts could last for several days due to Hezbollah's attacks on the electricity infrastructure.
The aforementioned media source also reported that in such a scenario, communication and phone networks would be disrupted, causing significant disruptions to the mobile phone infrastructure. The ability to issue warnings against Hezbollah missile attacks would be severely compromised. Major roads and routes would be closed, rendering Israeli ports inaccessible. Air travel would be suspended as well. Additionally, the occurrence of numerous fires across Israel and widespread cyber attacks cannot be ruled out as potential consequences of the conflict.
What has instilled significant fear within Israeli circles in recent days extends beyond the strength of Hezbollah in Lebanon and the threats posed by Nasrallah. Israel has been grappling with severe internal crises in recent months, intensifying the extent of internal divisions. These internal challenges have contributed to the heightened concerns and anxieties among Israeli circles.
In the midst of this intricate political landscape, which has significantly heightened the fragility of the Israeli regime, any military threat is perceived as an existential danger. There is a deep-seated fear that even the slightest military attack could potentially lead to the scenario of Israel's demise. This apprehension stems from the understanding that the current circumstances pose a critical challenge to the survival of the nation.
Conversely, the increasing trend of Israeli youth evading military service and their reluctance to be on the front lines of war, fueled by escalating internal disputes, will further weaken the Israeli army against any potential enemy. This will result in even emptier ranks within the military. This worrisome scenario has occupied the minds of Israeli leaders, prompting them to take Hezbollah's threats more seriously in the current situation compared to the past. The recognition of these internal challenges adds to the concerns about the overall readiness and strength of the Israeli army.
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