Hezbollah Won't Aid Netanyahu's Election Goals, Lebanese Fear Wider War
A prominent Lebanese political source revealed that Hezbollah has informed relevant parties that it will not provide Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with what he seeks, particularly not at a time that would benefit his electoral calculations. The source indicated that Hezbollah's current military restraint is deliberate and not random.
According to the source, Netanyahu is aiming to escalate tensions to improve his political standing, especially following opinion polls showing his rival, Gantz, gaining ground. The source warned that the possibility of a broad military confrontation could increase by the end of the month if Netanyahu's current limited escalation fails to close the gap with his opponent.
Lebanese officials and security agencies are seriously considering scenarios of escalating military operations in the near future. The source suggested that Netanyahu might seek to create justifications for launching such a war.
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