Hezbollah's 'Karbala-Like War’ Threat To Netanyahu As Israel Pounds Southern Lebanon Amid Truce
After Israel carried out strikes in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire, Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah issued a stark warning, invoking the historic Battle of Karbala — a powerful symbol of sacrifice in Shia Islam — to signal the group’s readiness for a prolonged confrontation. In a statement shared on Telegram, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said any path to de-escalation depends on Israel halting military operations, withdrawing from disputed areas, and addressing broader demands including prisoner releases and reconstruction. He emphasized that Hezbollah would not disarm, framing the conflict as a struggle for survival.
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