Hezbollah Leader Warns of Potential War with Israel
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The leader of Hezbollah declared on Friday that his group reserves the right to retaliate for Israel's recent killing of its top military commander. Hassan Nasrallah's televised address raised the possibility of a new, large-scale conflict between the two sides.
His speech comes amid rising fear in Lebanon that Israel will intensify its attacks. Many believe Israel aims to force Hezbollah to disarm, a demand the group has consistently rejected.
The situation has escalated since Israel killed the senior Hezbollah commander earlier this week. Nasrallah's statements signal that the group is considering a military response, increasing regional tensions.