- June 16, 2024
‘Armed Cells’ In Golan After ‘Security Zones’ In Galilee: Hezbollah Raises Stakes In Israel War? – News18
Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been ramping up cross-border attacks after months of low-intensity fighting, prompting both sides to double down on war rhetoric. This has stoked fears of a full-scale conflict in a region already battling to contain a devastating war in the besieged territory of Gaza. What could make matters worse is a claim by a former Israeli military commander that the Lebanese armed group has taken control of the Galilee region from Tel Aviv. Another report by Asharq Al-Awsat citing political sources in Tel Aviv claims the Lebanese fighters have set up “armed cells” in the eastern part of the Golan Heights – a territory under Israel’s control since 1967.These recent developments coupled with Israel’s relentless and deadly attacks on Gaza since the October 7 assault by Hamas, a group backed by Hezbollah, are, experts say, a recipe for a full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah which could engulf not just the entire Middle East but the world.Watch for more details.