Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 26, 2024, 08:41 AM
Israel-Hezbollah War: The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has brought tensions in the Middle East to a peak. The Israeli army (IDF) has severely weakened Hezbollah in Lebanon by striking hard. Operation "Northern Arrow" launched recently by Israel has destroyed 90% of Hezbollah's leadership and half of its military capability. Israel carried out heavy missile attacks in Lebanon within just four days, the total cost of which is estimated to be Rs 1500 crore.Fall of HezbollahIsrael's attacks on Hezbollah have deeply hurt its leadership. Now only three key people are left in the top leadership of the organization: Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, Southern Front commander Ali Karaki, and Badr Unit head Abu Ali. The remaining 18 key leaders have been eliminated by the Israeli army.Hezbollah's military capability has also been severely damaged by Israel's attacks. Earlier, Hezbollah had a stockpile of about 1,40,000 rockets and missiles, but more than half of it, about 70,000 rockets and missiles, have been destroyed in Israeli attacks. Apart from this, IDF has demolished 50% of Hezbollah's weapons, 60% hideouts, and about half of the rocket launch pads.Second phase of attacks beginsIsrael is now preparing for the second phase of its attack. A large-scale evacuation process has begun in southern Lebanon, where IDF has dropped leaflets and warned people to leave the area as soon as possible. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also warned the people of Lebanon that if they shelter Hezbollah in their homes or store their weapons, they will face dire consequences.Panic caused by IDF leafletsThe leaflets dropped by IDF in southern Lebanon have caused a huge panic in the area. These slips have a QR code, by scanning which people can know which areas they have to vacate immediately and where to go. However, Hezbollah has appealed to the people not to scan these QR codes. They claim that this is a conspiracy of Mossad, through which people's phones can be hacked and the Israeli army can get their information.Fall of Hezbollah and possible ground operationAfter Israel's air strikes, it is now believed that the IDF is preparing to launch a ground operation against Hezbollah. The ongoing chaos in southern Lebanon and the large-scale exodus of people make it clear that the threat of war in the region has increased further.The sound of a great battle in the Arab regionThis conflict in Lebanon has created a wave of tension in the entire Arab region. Looking at this ongoing confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, it is being considered the beginning of a major war in the Arab world. This conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is not limited to military power, but it is also deepening political and religious divisions.It is not yet clear what the outcome of this war will be, but one thing is certain: Hezbollah's power and influence is declining, and Israel has taken a decisive lead in this battle.