Hezbollah
In the next full-scale conflict against terrorist entities, it might be difficult for either side to declare an absolute victory. Nevertheless, it will be vital for each side to secure the appearance of one.
The training occurred in the aftermath of “Operation Northern Shield,” which the IDF launched to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels.
The newly formed Lebanese government has seen 30 Lebanese ministers sworn in: 18 of them are from Hezbollah’s March 8 Alliance, while 12 are from the rival March 14 alliance, headed by Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri.
In a video circulated on the anniversary of former commander Imad Mughniyeh’s death, the Lebanese terror organization sends a message of revenge, with images of El Al planes and Ben-Gurion Airport.
Moscow’s envoy to Lebanon says U.S. efforts against Iran, Hezbollah are fomenting violence in region that could result in another Israel-Lebanon war • Zasypkin: Hezbollah contributes “great deal to stability, security and peace in Lebanon.”
Nevertheless, the United States applauded the development.
Amid ongoing threats from Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas, David Petraeus, retired U.S. Army General and former CIA director, said: “I think Israel has a very substantial deterrent posture.”
Sky News Arabia reports Hezbollah putting off payments to members, with some in organization receiving only 60 percent of their salaries.
Hezbollah declares its support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and condemns U.S. intervention in Venezuela’s affairs.
“None of the new tunnels had reached the Israeli border, unlike the six tunnels that have been destroyed by Israel,” according to an Israeli official, adding that they still could be used to infiltrate Israel.
“Don’t make an error of judgement, and don’t lead the region towards war or a major clash,” said Hassan Nasrallah, citing that Hezbollah has “high-precision missiles” capable of striking anywhere in Israel.
Hezbollah Nasrallah made his first media appearance since November 2018 in an interview on Al Mayadeen TV, which aired also on Hezbollah’s Al-Manar TV (Lebanon) on Jan. 26, 2019.
