Hezbollah's war plan might involve a long conflict, international intervention - analysis
Key Takeaways
- Hezbollah joined the war on Iran's side about two weeks ago.
- It was largely funded, armed, and created by Iran in the 1980s.
- Tehran's existential threat from the US and Israel influenced Hezbollah's stance.
Entry and Iran backing
Roughly two weeks ago, Hezbollah chose to enter the war on the side of Iran.
“Roughly two weeks ago, Hezbollah chose to enter the war on the side of Iran”
It was largely funded, armed, and created by Iran’s regime in the 1980s, and it therefore feels it must stand by its patron.
Displacement and threats
Lebanon knows Israel is threatening to begin a ground offensive in Lebanon.
It knows Israel has also threatened to expand its airstrikes.
According to reports in Lebanon, some 800,000 people have been displaced in two weeks of fighting.
IDF strikes and impact
"Additionally, the IDF struck and dismantled Hezbollah 'Radwan Force' command centers in Beirut, from which Hezbollah terrorists advanced terrorist attacks against the State of Israel and Israeli civilians," the report said.
“Roughly two weeks ago, Hezbollah chose to enter the war on the side of Iran”
"Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, IDF strikes in Lebanon have severely damaged the organization’s command and control capabilities, its financial capacity, and the weapons in its possession."
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