Hezbollah Rebuilding Military Capabilities; IDF Prepares for Potential Conflict
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities in Lebanon, prompting the IDF to prepare for potential conflict, according to an Israeli security official. The IDF is concerned about Hezbollah's efforts to regain operational readiness and its arsenal, which could sustain months of fighting. The official criticized Lebanon's implementation of agreements to limit Hezbollah's activities, particularly regarding tunnels. The IDF is also considering scenarios where Hezbollah might attack Israel if Iran is targeted.
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- Hezbollah is rebuilding military capabilities in Lebanon, including moving assets to Beirut.
- The IDF is preparing for potential conflict and considering Hezbollah attacks if Iran is involved.
- An Israeli security official criticized Lebanon's insufficient implementation of agreements on Hezbollah.
- Hezbollah possesses an arsenal capable of sustaining several months of combat.
- The IDF is training for scenarios including Hezbollah intervention if Iran is struck.
Hezbollah is actively rebuilding its military capabilities in Lebanon, while the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing for the possibility of renewed conflict. An Israeli security official told Walla news on Wednesday that the IDF is considering scenarios where Hezbollah might attack Israeli territory, particularly if escalation involves Iran. "They are making considerable efforts to regain their operational experience and their highest level of combat readiness," the official stated. These rebuilding efforts are reportedly focused on southern Lebanon, as well as Beirut and Tyre. Hezbollah has allegedly moved some of its military assets from the south to the capital and repaired facilities damaged or destroyed by Israeli strikes. Israel has criticized Lebanon's implementation of its commitments regarding Hezbollah's military presence. The Lebanese army recently announced the discovery of a Hezbollah tunnel in the Roueissat el-Jadida area, east of Beirut. The security official suggested this announcement was intended to demonstrate Lebanese action in the capital. However, Israel deems these efforts insufficient, with the official stating, "We are not satisfied with the Lebanese mechanism, and the issue of Hezbollah's tunnels does not surprise us." He added that infrastructure and Hezbollah members remain in southern Lebanon despite agreements to limit the organization's military activities. The official believes the tunnel discovery announcement might be linked to ongoing discussions between Israel and Lebanon in Rome, asserting that agreements are not being applied to the extent Israel expects. Hezbollah maintains an arsenal capable of sustaining several months of combat, including rockets, missiles of various ranges, and multiple types of drones, such as single-use attack drones and guided variants. The organization is also reportedly training anti-tank and observation teams for potential clashes with Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and along the border. One scenario presented to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir involves Hezbollah intervening against Israel if the United States or the Israeli military strikes Iran again.
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