Escalation on Lebanon: Israel attacks Hisbollah, thousands flee

Von WOM

The situation in the Middle East has dramatically worsened after Israel has expanded its military activities on the border to Lebanon. This is done in the context of the continuing conflict between Israel and the Hezbollah, which has increasingly reinforced since the outbreak of the Gaza War. US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller confirmed that Israel has informed the United States about its limited military operations, which claims to be concentrated on the "Infrastructure of the Hisbollah near the border".

The Hisbollah, for its part, reacts to the tense situation with massive rocket attacks on Israeli territory. In the past few weeks, the militia fighters have fired hundreds of rockets on some days, which leaves the impression of a fully sparked "solidarity front". Your goal: a termination of the war in the Gaza Strip before putting your weapons down. The humanitarian effects of this escalation are already noticeable, since tens of thousands of Lebanese had to leave their home tations to seek protection in the capital.

retreat of Lebanese troops and military readiness

While the conflicts become more intense, the Lebanese army has withdrawn troops from the border to protect its own resources. Official sources report a deduction of some soldiers from the so -called blue line, a demarcated border between Israel and Lebanon. The Lebanon suffers from a deep economic crisis, which severely limits the military capacities of the regular armed forces. Military analysts are concerned about the inadequate equipment and the outdated material of the army, which has mainly dependent on US aids in recent years.

In a recent speech, the Hisbollah expressed its willingness to fight. Deputy chief Naim Kassim explained on television that the group was prepared for a longer conflict. "If Israel optes for a soil offensive, we are ready," he announced without naming who should lead the military operations. The Hisbollah and the Hamas, which operates in the Gaza Strip, form the so -called "axis of resistance", a group supported by Tehran, which stands against Israel.

The events in this region are not only crucial for the countries concerned, but they also have far -reaching geopolitical implications. The return to active military conflict arouses memories of past disputes that have significantly influenced the regional balance. In view of the current escalation, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop in the coming days and what measures the international community, especially the USA, will take.

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