Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah
Nasrallah reveals reason behind delayed response to Fuad Shukr's assassination
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah delivered a speech addressing the recent rocket attack carried out by the group on Israeli Occupation military bases.
In his remarks, Nasrallah highlighted the significance of the operation, stating, "We named today's operation 'Day of Arba'in.'"
He further emphasized that the current escalation on the southern front was triggered by Israeli Occupation actions, saying, "The Israeli enemy is responsible for the escalation on the southern front."
Nasrallah also referred to the recent Israeli Occupation attack on Beirut, stating, "Israel violated all red lines a few weeks ago by attacking the southern suburbs of Beirut." He added that rushing a response to the assassination of Commander Fuad Shukr "could have meant failure."
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Nasrallah elaborated on the decision-making process behind Hezbollah's recent actions, explaining, "We were considering whether the resistance axis would respond simultaneously, but we held back to give negotiations regarding Gaza a chance." Following consultations, "We decided to carry out our operation independently, for reasons that will become clear over time."
In terms of military strategy, Nasrallah outlined the targets and tactics used in the operation. "The objective was the military intelligence base in Glilot, along with several sites and bases in the Galilee and Golan Heights," he said.
Hezbollah decided to strike these locations with Katyusha rockets, "launching 340 Katyusha rockets at Israeli bases and barracks." The decision to launch these rockets was strategic: "The plan was to fire 300 Katyusha rockets to overwhelm the Iron Dome for several minutes, allowing our drones to cross."
For the first time, Hezbollah launched drones from the Bekaa region. "All the drones launched from the Bekaa crossed the Lebanese-Palestinian border safely towards their designated targets," Nasrallah confirmed, adding that the high-value military target they struck was the Unit 8200 military intelligence base near Tel Aviv.
Despite Israeli Occupation efforts to downplay the damage, Nasrallah assured that, "The days and nights will reveal the reality of what happened as a result of our operations, despite the enemy's secrecy." He further said, "According to our information, several drones hit their targets, but the enemy remains silent."
This speech and operation signal a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, with Hezbollah showcasing its military capabilities and strategic planning in response to Israeli Occupation actions.
Earlier Sunday, Hezbollah announced the successful completion of the first phase of its operation, which involved targeting Israeli Occupation military bases and sites after Israeli Occupation launched a 'preemptive attack on Hezbollah.'
The Israeli Occupation military had initiated a large-scale preemptive operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Sunday.
An 'Israeli' official emphasized that the operation was not intended to start a war but to eliminate a significant threat to millions of 'Israeli' settlers.
