As negotiations and efforts to avoid a generalized conflict in the Middle East continue, it appears that Hezbollah in particular is poised to strike first. As everything shows, the possibility of a coordinated attack with Iran is probably on the back burner.
Thus, the “New York Times” claims that Hezbollah will make its first move. The Lebanese organization is expected to attack Haifa. Without, however, knowing the part of the city that will hit.
Why does he choose Haifa?
- Its strategic position: The port of Haifa is one of the most important that Israel has and a potential strike on it would cause major problems.
- The possible targets: The question is where they will choose to strike if they attack Haifa. The goals are many. Beyond the port are the petrochemical plants and refineries. If nothing else a hit there would do a lot of damage.
- Easier to hit: But why would Hezbollah choose to hit Haifa? Apart from its strategic role, this city is quite close to Lebanon, so it is considered easier to attack there.
Israel is ready to respond
For his part, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallad warned on Thursday that Israel will fight Hezbollah “with all its might” if it continues its attacks, referring to the daily exchanges of fire on the border that have continued since the day after the Hamas attack. on October 7, at the Lebanon-Israel border.
“We will not allow the Hezbollah paramilitary organization to destabilize the border and the region. If Hezbollah continues its aggression, Israel will fight it with all its forces.”Mr Galland said in a message translated into Arabic, addressed to the Lebanese population, released yesterday by his services.
“Remember how much (Hezbollah leader Hassan) Nasrallah regretted the dangerous and reckless adventure of August 2006, learn from the past to avoid a dangerous scenario in August 2024”Mr. Gallant continued, referring to the 34-day war of 2006.
Iran’s New Undetectable Missiles
Iran on Friday advertised a new “undetectable missile” it has developed amid growing fears of an all-out war in the Middle East.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that the navy has new cruise missiles equipped with high-explosive warheads that are undetectable, state media reported.
The announcement by the country’s strongest security agency coincides with the escalation of tensions in the region.
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