Tensions Rise as Israel and Hezbollah Edge Closer to War

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Despite growing international pressure to de-escalate, both Israel and Hezbollah signaled a readiness to intensify their cross-border conflict. On Sunday, Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Naim Qassem, declared that the militant group had entered a "new phase" in its battle against Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel had inflicted "a series of blows on Hezbollah that it could have never imagined" following intense rocket fire from Lebanon.

 

Hezbollah hit residential area in Haifa

#BREAKING Hezbollah hit residential area in Haifa area in its widest attack on northern Israel since the start of the war. But it did not hit any military target despite all of its bravado about its abilities https://t.co/98nMdATdq8 pic.twitter.com/VKyn6t9iP2

— Guy Elster (@guyelster) September 22, 2024

 

Both leaders issued these statements after attacks on northern Israel sent hundreds of thousands of residents into bomb shelters, causing significant damage in the Haifa area.

 

Netanyahu emphasized that Israel would not tolerate attacks on its citizens. "No country can tolerate attacks on its citizens," he said, nearly a year after Hamas launched its attack on Israel on October 7, triggering the Gaza war. That conflict has since drawn in Iran-backed groups, including Hezbollah. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant reiterated that military actions would continue until the northern communities of Israel were secure. "This is our goal, this is our mission, and we will employ the means necessary to achieve it," Gallant asserted.

 

Hundreds of thousands of Israeli civilians spent their night hiding in bomb shelters

Hezbollah’s terrorism targets civilians.

Hundreds of thousands of Israeli civilians spent their night hiding in bomb shelters, while barrages of rockets were flying over their heads, some hitting their homes, and rocket alert sirens were constantly sounding throughout the night.… pic.twitter.com/2XzgAQQ7Fp

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) September 22, 2024

 

 

Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, Israel’s army chief, also reinforced the country’s stance, stating in a video message that the military would "hit anyone who threatens" Israelis. Israel’s closest ally, the United States, has warned that further escalation is not in Israel’s "best interest." President Joe Biden said his administration was working tirelessly to prevent a broader conflict, stating, "We’re going to do everything we can to keep a wider war from breaking out. And we’re still pushing hard."

 

 

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern that Lebanon could become "another Gaza," warning of the risks as both sides show no interest in a ceasefire. Over the weekend, Hezbollah’s rocket fire reached the Israeli city of Kiryat Bialik, near Haifa, where several buildings and vehicles were set ablaze. Sharon Hacmishvili, a resident, captured the grim reality, saying, "This is not pleasant. This is war."

 

Israel’s military focus appears to be shifting toward Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, following nearly a year of sporadic cross-border clashes that began in October. An Israeli airstrike on Friday in southern Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold, killed Ibrahim Aqil, the head of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force. Lebanon’s health ministry reported that the strike killed 45 people. The violence escalated after a series of blasts targeting communication devices across Lebanon earlier in the week, which killed 39 people and injured nearly 3,000, actions that were attributed to Israel.

 

At Aqil’s funeral, Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem vowed that the group was ready to face any military scenario. "We have entered a new phase, namely an open reckoning," Qassem said. "Threats will not stop us... We are ready to face all military possibilities." Hezbollah’s Radwan Force has played a pivotal role in ground operations, and Israel has repeatedly demanded that its fighters withdraw from the border areas.

 

UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, voiced grave concerns, warning that the region was "on the brink of an imminent catastrophe." Israel’s military reported that more than 150 rockets, missiles, and drones were fired into its territory on Sunday, most originating from Lebanon. In response, Israel targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese health ministry confirmed that three people were killed in these strikes, while Hezbollah reported the loss of two fighters.

 

As the violence continues, both sides seem locked in a cycle of retaliation, with Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah declaring that Israel would face consequences for the recent attacks. Meanwhile, truce talks remain stalled, as the exchanges of fire claim lives and displace tens of thousands on both sides of the border.

 

Credit: RFI (Radio France Internationale) | X 2024-09-23

 

 

 

[Tug]

I think they are there already unfortunately…….

[Andre0720]

All because of the culture of 'HATE', prevalent in the muslim culture. They teach children from a very young age to hate people from other cultures.

 

 

[JonnyF]

Good to see Israel remaining strong in the fight against terrorists and extremists. 

[Bagwain]

3 hours ago, Andre0720 said:

All because of the culture of 'HATE', prevalent in the muslim culture. They teach children from a very young age to hate people from other cultures.

 

 

And the J's don't? 

[Andre0720]

2 hours ago, Bagwain said:

And the J's don't? 

No, they don't.

And very obviously, you did not listen to the speech of Brigitte Gabriel.

And therefore are basing your comment on your bigoted view of the conflict.

Shame.....

[herfiehandbag]

Wandering what will be next to explode, the TV, the Air Conditioning, the Microwave, the Laptop?

[BarraMarra]

I see the Yanks are at it again poking there noses into another Country's conflict. Why can't they keep there noses out of other Country's conflicts? its just being reported more US Troops are being sent the the middle east why? its got nothing to do with them.

[CallumWK]

13 hours ago, Andre0720 said:

And very obviously, you did not listen to the speech of Brigitte Gabriel.

 

Why would anyone want to listen to someone who has no credibility at all?

 

https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2017/03/23/who-real-brigitte-gabriel

[Andre0720]

8 hours ago, CallumWK said:

 

Why would anyone want to listen to someone who has no credibility at all?

 

https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2017/03/23/who-real-brigitte-gabriel

Thanks for the link. I read it of course.

But it shows how Brigitte Gabriel is highly recognized at many levels. Starting at the White House.

And some claims that her recount of events is somewhat not all historically accurate. Biden is the champion of inaccurate information. But does not make him not credible at all. And Trump, hehe.

The main negative point is that she seems to like money.

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Seems to go with the territory, or the opportunity.

Opportunity for people who have credibility to be invited as speakers.

[CallumWK]

7 minutes ago, Andre0720 said:

Thanks for the link. I read it of course.

But it shows how Brigitte Gabriel is highly recognized at many levels. Starting at the White House.

And some claims that her recount of events is somewhat not all historically accurate. Biden is the champion of inaccurate information. But does not make him not credible at all. And Trump, hehe.

The main negative point is that she seems to like money.

Ben Shapiro Speaking Fees Shocking Costs

 

Estimated Speaking Fee, $50,000 – $100,000 per event ;

 

Jordan Peterson's Booking Agent and Speaking Fee

Speaker Booking Agency

https://www.speakerbookingagency.com › talent › jord...

Contact for Virtual Fee · Speaker's Fee Range: $100,000 or More

 

Seems to go with the territory, or the opportunity.

Opportunity for people who have credibility to be invited as speakers.

 

You say you read it? Obviously, you only read the parts that you wanted to read.

 

Gaubatz also noted that many ACT members were very unhappy with Gabriel’s warning email. For Gaubatz, this is an example of Gabriel “giving Islam a free pass” and “she believes Islam is a very peaceful religion and ACT is only concerned about a few radicals who have hijacked Islam.”

 

Gaubatz claims, “A member of Israeli intelligence stated Gabriel is not who she says she is and the facts she states about her life in Lebanon are dramatically fabricated.” Experts David Noriega interviewed back up these claims, including author Nathan Lean who said her tale was “tendentious if not outright deceitful.” Yvonne Haddad, a historian at Georgetown University told Noriega, “Her narrative is not historically accurate.”

[Andre0720]

20 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

You say you read it? Obviously, you only read the parts that you wanted to read.

 

Gaubatz also noted that many ACT members were very unhappy with Gabriel’s warning email. For Gaubatz, this is an example of Gabriel “giving Islam a free pass” and “she believes Islam is a very peaceful religion and ACT is only concerned about a few radicals who have hijacked Islam.”

 

Gaubatz claims, “A member of Israeli intelligence stated Gabriel is not who she says she is and the facts she states about her life in Lebanon are dramatically fabricated.” Experts David Noriega interviewed back up these claims, including author Nathan Lean who said her tale was “tendentious if not outright deceitful.” Yvonne Haddad, a historian at Georgetown University told Noriega, “Her narrative is not historically accurate.”

Well read again what I wrote.

 

"And some claims that her recount of events is somewhat not all historically accurate.''

 

So yes I recognized that.

 

But saying that she has no credibility at all is inaccurate. And you accuse her of not always be accurate.

[Patong2021]

On 9/22/2024 at 9:55 PM, Bagwain said:

And the J's don't? 

Not as a whole. You are inserting your personal bias as fact.   There are nutters in every faith and every political camp who are ignorant and who voice irresponsible positions, Where I previously lived, the Jewish synagogues teamed up with the Christian churches to sponsor Syrian refugees.  As I recall, Israel was one of the few middle eastern countries to accept Bosnian muslim refugees. The small number it took in was still far greater than what many muslim countries in the region  took.  Israel has also taken more Ukrainian refugees  than many middle east  muslim countries. 

[Patong2021]

9 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

I see the Yanks are at it again poking there noses into another Country's conflict. Why can't they keep there noses out of other Country's conflicts? its just being reported more US Troops are being sent the the middle east why? its got nothing to do with them.

 

You are quick to push the  blame the USA  button aren't you?  The US has deployed additional resources to ensure that it can carry out a mass evacuation of approx. 90,000 nationals  living in Lebanon. Despite being told to evacuate months ago, these people remain and they expect the US to  bring them out.  Consider the  political fall out if the US did not rescue its  nationals in Lebanon. The US government would be accused of prejudice against Arab Americans, and I expect you would be the first to wag your finger.  Putting aside the issue of  passport holders of convenience  and questionable loyalties, a large number do work for US interests or have been taking care of elderly family members or work for international charities.  The fact is that they are there and the US government unfortunately has an obligation to  help them get out

.

How would you expect the US to stage an evacuation without having resources available? The last evacuation in 2006  rescued 15,000 US nationals. The US is not alone. Canada has 45,000 passport holders in Lebanon and they are already  expressing their views that they expect Canadian taxpayers to again pay to come get them. It cost Canada nearly $100 million to rescue 15,000 nationals in 2006. The UK, France, and Australia are others with the burden of having to rescue their nationals from Lebanon.  The USA will be anchoring the international evacuation.

 

 

Also, the US is there to keep Iran from exacerbating the conflict. Iran has been trying to  get a war going for some time. Russia and China would like to distract the  west from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's territory grab in the South China sea.

 

 

Edited September 24 by Patong2021

[BarraMarra]

Well Patong what has the US got to do with Iran either ? They see themselves as the Worlds Police and when the s  t hits the fan they bring in other Country's to help them.