A high-ranking member of the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon has issued a stern warning, asserting that the organization is now “thousands of times stronger” than in the past. Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine made these statements during a rally in a suburb of Beirut. The rally saw protesters displaying Hezbollah and Palestine banners and chanting “Death to America and Israel.”
Safieddine’s statements included a strong warning: “The response to any misstep you might take with our resistance will be deafening because we have faith, and God is mightier than all your battleships and weaponry.”
These provocative comments were made on the same day that Vice President Biden was in Israel, cautioning foreign nations against getting involved in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Israel is currently in conflict with Hamas, and the world is quickly realizing Israel’s enhanced strength. Biden’s message remains consistent: nations or hostile actors should refrain from attacking Israel. He emphasized that the United States would provide an extraordinary support package for Israel’s military and would ensure that the Iron Dome remains fully operational to protect Israeli lives.
The evidence suggests that North Korean-manufactured weapons were used by HAMAS-affiliated terrorists during their recent attack on Israel.
Hezbollah reported that two of its members were killed in southern Lebanon, and another is in critical condition due to recent fighting. The organization has become increasingly involved in confrontations with Israeli forces along the border, raising concerns about its deeper engagement in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The Israel Defense Forces reported that on Wednesday, nine rockets and several anti-tank missiles were launched into Israel from Lebanon, with four rockets and missiles successfully intercepted by Israeli defenses.
The situation remains volatile, with protests near the U.S. embassy in Lebanon turning confrontational, adding to the complex dynamics of the ongoing conflict.