Tag: Hassan Nasrallah
Criticism of Hezbollah raises questions about its political strength and long-term viability
Senior Lebanese officials on Monday issued a thinly veiled warning to Hezbollah over the Iranian proxy’s attempted July 2 drone strike on an Israeli gas rig. Analysts who spoke to JNS disagreed on whether...
Hezbollah in tight spot as Lebanon veers on brink of collapse
While Lebanon suffers from the worst economic crisis in its history, the Iranian terror proxy Hezbollah, which has such a heavy influence in the country, is doing everything it can to safeguard its interests...
Pale and coughing, Hezbollah leader says Jerusalem holy sites will spark regional war
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said on Tuesday that any violations of Jerusalem and sites holy to Muslims would spark a regional war.
Speaking publicly for the first time since the ceasefire ending the 11-day war...
Hezbollah’s latest threats: An ‘intimidation campaign’ to silence criticism with Lebanon
In recent days, Hezbollah launched a high-profile public campaign that included threats to strike sensitive targets deep inside Israel in response to recent Israeli warnings about the consequences of future Hezbollah miscalculations, as well...
Nasrallah: Israeli ‘aggression’ will be addressed ‘in suitable context’
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said on Wednesday that he would address the exchange of fire between his organization and the Israeli military overnight on Tuesday “later” in a “suitable context.”
“We see this aggression...
Gantz: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah ‘Lebanon’s biggest problem’
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz told the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday that while Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is Israel’s “biggest enemy from the north,” he is “Lebanon’s biggest problem.”
Referring to...
IDF seeks de-escalation with Hezbollah, though assumes next attack is coming
The Israel Defense Forces remain on high alert along the Lebanese border in anticipation of a potential new attempt by Hezbollah to launch an attack in retaliation for the reported killing of its operative...
Hezbollah: Precision missiles can hit anywhere in Israel
In a short video clip released on social media on Sunday morning, Lebanese Shi’ite terrorist organization Hezbollah claimed that it can hit any target in Israel with precision missiles.
In the video, Hezbollah leader Hassan...
Hezbollah chief: ‘We will kill’ before giving up weapons
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah issued a warning on Tuesday evening against anyone trying to take advantage of the current unrest in Lebanon to weaken his organization.
“Whoever puts us between the option of withdrawing our...
Hezbollah leader: Israel eyes missile-making in Syria
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah claimed on Wednesday that Israel is concentrating on attacking missile-making sites in Syria.
He asserted that Syrian President Bashar Assad has strong control over the country, according to a Reuters report. Iran-backed Hezbollah...