Hezbollah is “ready for all possibilities” to stop the current war on Gaza, the group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah declared in a highly anticipated speech on 3 November. “We won’t be restricted to [the current level of hostilities],” he remarked during his first speech since hostilities began on 7 October, threatening Israel that the war could get worse if Israel does not de-escalate. The Hezbollah chief added that whoever wants to prevent igniting a regional war must quickly stop the assault on the Gaza Strip. Nevertheless, Nasrallah refrained from declaring that Hezbollah is actively participating in the conflict or that it is officially declaring war against Israel. He added that although the daily gunfire exchange with Israeli forces near the Lebanon border may appear insignificant, it is significant and has not occurred since 1948. Additionally, Nasrallah confirmed that 57 Hezbollah militants were killed thus far. “The enemy,” is endangering Lebanon and the Lebanese people, Nasrallah said. He explained that the Hamas attacks demonstrates that neither Iran nor Hezbollah has any guardianship over any “resistance forces,” and that the “resistance leaders” (Hamas) are the ones who make the actual decisions. He added…
Nasrallah “Ready for all Possibilities” but Refrains from Declaring War, Netanyahu Warns: “Avoid a Mistake”
November 3, 2023
