Hezbollah’s Tunnels Increase Threat as Israel Weighs Response
In a recent video release, Hezbollah showcased a sophisticated underground tunnel network, escalating tensions with Israel. The footage, which includes trucks navigating the tunnel, was aimed not just at Israel but also foreign military forces in the region. Hezbollah’s move follows Israel’s assassination of senior commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut, for which the group has vowed retaliation. As Keren Setton reports, Israel remains on high alert, anticipating Hezbollah’s response.
The tunnels, long known to Israel, are part of a vast network extending from Beirut to southern Lebanon. According to Sarit Zehavi, head of the Alma Research and Education Center, these tunnels are crucial to Hezbollah’s military strategy, allowing the movement of troops and weapons undetected. Zehavi emphasized that Hezbollah’s video serves as a warning: “They are signaling to everyone in the region—these are our capabilities.”
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In recent months, Hezbollah and Israel have engaged in frequent cross-border exchanges of fire. Hezbollah’s tunnel network has been compared to that of Hamas in Gaza, although experts like Yehoshua Kalisky at the Institute for National Security Studies believe Hezbollah’s infrastructure is far more advanced.
As diplomatic efforts toward a cease-fire continue, Israel faces a critical decision on whether to launch a pre-emptive strike or pursue a diplomatic resolution. Setton’s detailed reporting captures the gravity of the situation, underscoring the challenges Israel faces in dealing with Hezbollah’s growing threat.
