Gallant Warns: Hezbollah May Hit Israel Harder Than Iran
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned on Wednesday, August 7, that Hezbollah may hit Israel harder than Iran, noting that it may misread and downplay how hard Israel will hit back if civilians are killed.
While at a military drill in the North, Gallant said, “As things stand, Nasrallah may drag Lebanon into paying extremely heavy prices. The heaviest there are. They do not realize what could happen” to them.
He added, “If they looked at the pictures of Gaza, I believe they would understand, but sometimes logic is overcome,” he told the 646th Paratroopers Brigade of Reservists. Further, he stated that the situation could “deteriorate into a full war. This is not theoretical, but very real.”
Likewise, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi on Wednesday said that “we are at the high point of readiness” should Iran or Hezbollah attack, including ready to quickly go on the attack.”
A recent report from American media similarly acknowledged the potential of an independent Hezbollah attack. The Lebanon-based terror group looks increasingly likely to act independently and strike Israel without waiting for Iran’s response, multiple sources familiar with the intelligence revealed.
Hezbollah may launch an attack in the coming days while Iran is still deliberating its next move. One US military official noted that Iran has made some, but not all, of the expected preparations for a major attack on Israel. However, due to Lebanon’s proximity, Hezbollah could act with little to no notice, unlike Iran. (JPost/ VFI News)
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10