The tension along the border between Israel And Lebanon remains at the highest levels and the fear of a possible escalation is becoming increasingly stronger. The Hezbollah they have increased their attacks in recent weeks and, since October 7, have launched further 5 thousand rockets, anti-tank missiles and explosive drones towards the Jewish state.
The figure was revealed by Tel Aviv government spokesman David Mencer, who stressed that it does not exist “no territorial dispute with Lebanon” and that the northern border of Israel is “exactly where the UN said it should be”. The politician also said that pro-Tehran terrorists have “full responsibility” for the deterioration of security in the north of the country, from where 60 thousand Israelis they were forced to evacuate. “Diplomatically or militarilyone way or another, we will return the Israelis to their homes in northern Israel”, concluded Mencer.
His statements came on the same day as the attack drone Jewish in southern Lebanon, during which according to the agency Nna the Hezbollah commander would have been killed Mohammad Moustafa Ayouband the meeting in Jerusalem between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the United States special envoy Amos Hochstein. A US Embassy spokesperson told the Times of Israel that President Joe Biden’s right-hand man went to Israel to “further prevent escalation along the Israel-Lebanon border”.
Many in Washington believe that a war is looming on the horizon in the Land of the Cedars. According to CBSsome US officials have said they interpret recent Israeli raids deeper into Lebanese territory as setting the stage for an assault on large scale. Others pointed the finger at Party of God and Iran-backed terrorists, pointing out that the growing volume of missile attacks against the Jewish state could result in “unintended consequences” which would force Tel Aviv to respond, triggering a conflict that Israel will not be able to sustain without US support.
The increase in tension along the Blue Line also made it more difficult to reach an agreement cease-fire between the state
Hebrew and Hamasthe latest version of which was proposed by the Biden administration, and has increased the potential risks for US soldiers deployed in Iraq, Syria and Jordan.
