Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah Issues Warning to Israel Amid Escalating Border Conflict

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has issued a stern warning to Israel in the midst of escalating tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border. As the conflict between the two sides intensifies, Nasrallah delivered a powerful message, emphasizing that any further escalation could potentially lead to a full-scale war with a significantly stronger enemy than in previous confrontations.

Nasrallah’s remarks came during a televised speech where he paid tribute to a fallen Hezbollah commander killed in an Israeli airstrike. This speech marked one of his most forceful statements since Hezbollah began supporting Hamas in Gaza by launching attacks on Israel across the Lebanese border.

Recently, the Israeli military approved a plan for an offensive to push Hezbollah back from the border but expressed a preference for a diplomatic resolution. Nasrallah reiterated that Hezbollah does not seek war but cautioned that the current hostilities could spiral into a broader conflict.

In his address, Nasrallah highlighted the historical context of past wars between Hezbollah and Israel, revealing that in previous conflicts, the group aspired to target Israel’s Meron air base, a central command center for Israel’s operations in northern Israel.

Nasrallah emphasized Hezbollah’s increased capabilities, mentioning a significant arsenal of drones, surplus fighters, and new undisclosed weapons. He also alluded to ongoing weapon supplies from Iran and local weapon production in Lebanon.

Notably, Hezbollah recently released a video captured by an Iranian-made drone showcasing high-resolution images of strategic locations in Israel, including the port city of Haifa. Nasrallah boasted that the drone had outmaneuvered Israeli air defenses.

Additionally, Nasrallah warned that in the event of war, the Mediterranean Sea would become a focal point, with potential targeting of coastal areas, ships, and harbors. He hinted at possible involvement from Iran and referenced the conflict in Yemen as a related maritime concern.

The escalating tensions also spilled over to Cyprus, with Nasrallah accusing the European Union member of facilitating Israeli military maneuvers and providing access to air bases that could be used against Lebanon. Cyprus responded by reaffirming its humanitarian stance and denying involvement in conflicts.

Amid the complex geopolitical landscape, Nasrallah asserted that the key to resolving the Lebanese-Israeli border issue, as well as addressing support for Hamas from Iraqi and Yemeni groups, lies in ending the conflict in Gaza. He criticized proposed ceasefire agreements that could weaken Palestinian factions and called for a comprehensive solution to the underlying issues.