Israel-Hezbollah War / Is Hezbollah a bigger threat to Israel than Hamas?

Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese rebel organization, has become a serious challenge to Israel. Its military strength and recent attacks have raised the question of whether Hezbollah could become a bigger threat than Hamas. The Israeli army has prepared for retaliation.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 27, 2024, 06:00 AM

Israel-Hezbollah War: Hezbollah, a major Iran-backed rebel organization, has now emerged as a serious threat to Israel in the Middle East. Hezbollah, established during the 1980s civil war in Lebanon, has carried out aggressive actions against Israel in Gaza for many years. After the death of Hezbollah's senior commander Fuad Shukar in recent Israeli air strikes, the organization has warned of retaliation.

Hezbollah's increasingly aggressive attitude

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah recently warned Israel that it can no longer easily attack Lebanon. He also said that major action could be taken against Israel in the future, which shows that Hezbollah's preparations may now be much more serious. Is Hezbollah now becoming a bigger threat to Israel than Hamas? This question is now a topic of discussion across the region.

Hezbollah's military strength

According to the information available about Hezbollah's military capability, it has about 1 lakh soldiers, and its stockpile of weapons is also very large. After the conflict with Israel in 2006, Hezbollah started piling up its weapons. It has more than 2 lakh rockets and missiles, including missiles like Khyber-1 with a range of 100 km, Jelzal-1 with a range of 160 km, and Fateh-110 with a range of 300 km. Along with this, Hezbollah also has anti-tank and anti-ship missiles, and a modern air defense system.

Use of drones

Hezbollah also has Shahid-129 drone with a range of 2000 km, which has been developed by Iran. Apart from this, other drones like Mirsad-1, Mirsad-2, Karrar and Quds Yasir also strengthen its military force. Recently, Hezbollah attacked Israel with Katyusha rockets, which have a range of about 40 km.

Possibility of direct war

Hezbollah's military capabilities and its recent attacks indicate that it is preparing for another direct war against Israel. Although Hezbollah has not yet formally declared a direct war with Israel, its aggressive statements and frequent attacks strengthen this possibility.

Israel's response

The Israeli army has carried out several airstrikes in response to Hezbollah's recent attacks. Israel has conducted operations in various areas of southern Lebanon, and Israeli drones have seriously injured Hezbollah leader Omar Halil. This development further escalates tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

Conclusion

Hezbollah's increasingly aggressive attitude and its military capabilities make it clear that it can become a major challenge for Israel. If the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalates further, it could have a huge impact not only on the Middle East but also on global security. In this context, the regional and international community needs to understand the seriousness of this threat and take appropriate measures.