Hezbollah Warns Cyprus Against Supporting Israel's War Efforts
Hezbollah Warns Cyprus Against Supporting Israel's War Efforts
The Facts
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said in a speech on Wednesday that the group is prepared for a larger conflict with Israel, threatening any other country in the region that assisted Israel in its war effort, specifically Cyprus. The country has hosted training exercises for Israel in the past.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday that the group is prepared for a larger conflict with Israel and any country in the region that assisted its war effort — specifically Cyprus., which has hosted training exercises for Israel in the past.
The Spin
The US is doing everything it can to both ensure that Israel can eliminate Hamas' military capabilities and prevent regional escalation. Israel must be able to defend itself from terrorist attacks, whether from Gaza or elsewhere. Indeed, no one wants this conflict to escalate, but time is running out.
Hezbollah's escalations on the border will soon need to be addressed with overwhelming military force. Though a war full-blown war with Hezbollah would be painful on the home front, Israel must take this existential threat seriously. Hezbollah isn't deterred, and Israel will have to remove it from south Lebanon with force if an agreement or understanding isn't reached.
Hezbollah and the regional resistance continue to demonstrate their military capabilities. Ultimately, the resistance's primary goal is to end the war in Gaza, not start a far larger regional conflict. However, Israel's genocidal actions and constant threats may indicate that a larger war is coming. Indeed, Hezbollah is ready to defend Lebanon.
