Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, recently announced in a televised speech that the group's latest attack on Israel has been completed, but there is a possibility of further strikes in the future. The attack was launched in retaliation for Israel's assassination of Fu'ad Shukr, Hezbollah's most senior military official, in late July.
Nasrallah explained that Hezbollah had delayed its response to allow for Gaza ceasefire negotiations, to put mental and financial strain on Israel, and to ensure the attack's success. The group's plan involved launching 300 Soviet-era Katyusha rockets to target military infrastructure in Israel, specifically the Glilot Military Base and Ein Shemer Airfield.
Hezbollah fighters were instructed to avoid targeting civilians, and the group also launched drones at central Israel, although Israeli defenses successfully intercepted them. Nasrallah stated that Hezbollah would evaluate the results of the attack before deciding on any future strikes.
Israel claimed that its military took preemptive action by destroying rocket launchers before Hezbollah's operation began. However, Nasrallah criticized this as aggression rather than preemptive measures.
Despite the tensions, both Nasrallah and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have hinted at the possibility of further conflict. Netanyahu emphasized that the situation is not yet resolved, indicating a potential for continued hostilities.
While both leaders have engaged in strong rhetoric, it appears that, for now, they have stepped back from the brink of a wider regional war. The situation remains tense, with the possibility of further escalations in the future.
