Hezbollah Declares “New Phase” Of War, Israel Issues “Hit Anyone” Warning: NDTV

Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, has announced a “new phase” of war against Israel, sparking fears of escalating tensions in the region. In response, Israel has issued a warning to “hit anyone” who poses a threat to its security.

The announcement from Hezbollah comes after months of simmering tensions between the two sides, with sporadic clashes and missile attacks occurring along the Israel-Lebanon border. The group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, declared in a televised speech that Hezbollah was prepared to confront any aggression from Israel.

“We are entering a new phase of confrontation with the enemy,” Nasrallah said. “Our response to any attack on Lebanon will be strong and decisive.”

Israel, in turn, has issued a warning to Hezbollah, stating that it will hold the group responsible for any attacks launched from Lebanese territory.

“We will not hesitate to hit anyone who threatens the security of the state of Israel,” Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said in a statement. “Hezbollah should think twice before engaging in any provocative actions.”

The latest developments have raised concerns of a potential escalation in hostilities between the two longtime adversaries. Both Hezbollah and Israel have been involved in multiple conflicts over the years, with the most recent major conflict occurring in 2006.

The international community has called for restraint from both sides and urged them to resolve their differences through dialogue and peaceful means.

As tensions continue to rise, all eyes will be on the volatile region to see how the situation unfolds and whether a full-scale conflict can be avoided.