Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are escalating, with significant concerns about a potential full-scale regional war. Benny Gantz, a former IDF chief and leader of the National Unity party, has asserted that the IDF can destroy Hezbollah's military capabilities within days, although he acknowledges that Israel would also pay a heavy price. The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, has urged Israel to de-escalate tensions and emphasized the need for diplomacy to restore calm on the Israel-Lebanon border. The situation has been further complicated by Hezbollah's threats and the involvement of Iran, which has been supporting Hezbollah with advanced weaponry. Hezbollah leader Nasrallah has warned that the group will fight with no limits. Analysts warn that a conflict could draw in regional powers and have far-reaching implications. Diplomatic efforts, including UNSC Resolution 1701, have so far failed to prevent the escalation.
.@haningdr: Diplomacy can work to achieve a temporary ceasefire but not an actual solution. #TWIPolicyForum
.@haningdr: Any effective diplomatic effort to safeguard the #Israel-#Lebanon border should seek to contain Hezbollah internally, using all possible tools—including UNSCR 1559. #TWIPolicyForum
.@haningdr: Whether it is French or U.S. diplomacy, both seem to always focus on implementing UNSC Resolution 1701. While this allowed peace along the border for 17 years, it also allowed Hezbollah to increase its military strength. #TWIPolicyForum
.@Levitt_Matt: At this point in the #Gaza war, it is a mistake to put all our resources into a diplomatic basket. #TWIPolicyForum
.@davidschenker1: After Oct 7 - U.S. admin made clear it supports #Israel's ability to defend itself and signal to adversaries to not escalate. But, are today's actions sufficient to prevent a Hezbollah-Israel war? The messaging by U.S. administration has been clear.…
.@davidschenker1: On June 19, Nasrallah threatened to strike #Cyprus if it allows #Israel to use the island’s air bases or other military facilities during a future war in #Lebanon. The threat was likely made to lay down the kind of damage that Hezbollah can do in the…
.@haningdr: #Iran needs the threat of their weapons, they don't want to loose their assets. #Hezbollah has gained leverage over the years by stockpiling and producing more advanced weapons with Iran’s assistance, and they do not want to lose this advantage. #TWIPolicyForum
.@haningdr: Today, Hezbollah is #Iran's insurance policy. #Iran does not want to loose everything during the #Gaza war and will get directly involved if only there's a direct threat against #Tehran. #TWIPolicyForum
.@haningdr: #Iran will only get directly involved in a #Hezbollah-#Israel war if there's a direct threat on the nuclear program or a direct threat to regime. #TWIPolicyForum
.@haningdr: #Hezbollah is not just an #Iranian proxy. #Hezbollah is integrated in the Quds Force, it is part of the decision-making process, and is integrated in the system. #TWIPolicyForum
.@Levitt_Matt: Will #Iran enter a #Hezbollah-#Israel war? Many assume that Iran would not enter war, but, if it gets to a point where one of its proxies (for example Hezbollah or Hamas) was about to be fully destroyed or undermined, then, there's a greater likelihood that Tehran…
.@Levitt_Matt: What would a victory in a #Hezbollah-#Israel war look like? For Hezbollah, a victory would mean the group not being fully destroyed. For Israel, a victory would mean pushing Hezbollah back and destroying enough of its fighting power so people can go back home.…
.@Levitt_Matt: The potential of a full-scale war between #Israel and #Hezbollah will be much more bigger and much more dangerous than what we have seen in #Gaza. Nasrallah warned that Hezbollah will fight with no limits. Israel warned that a war will send Lebanon back to Stone…
.@davidschenker1: What we've seen between 2006-2023 was that #Israel did its intelligence homework on #Hezbollah. So, for 9 months, Israel has been going after key personnel and Hezbollah assets. #TWIPolicyForum
.@davidschenker1: #Israel's goal in #Lebanon is to end the dense presence of #Hezbollah forces along border. #TWIPolicyForum
.@haningdr: #Hezbollah has been using different weapons after #Iran-#Israel escalation in April. #TWIPolicyForum
.@Levitt_Matt: How did we get to this intense cycle of escalation between #Israel and #Hezbollah? Low-scale war has been going on since October 8. Hezbollah has been eager for an opportunity to reassert its credentials as a fighting force targeting Israel. #TWIPolicyForum
📺Webcast starting: "Hezbollah-Israel Escalation: Prospects for War" with @haningdr, @Levitt_Matt, @davidschenker1, Assaf Orion, and @dstroul. #TWIPolicyForum https://t.co/htgVo1XFAv
Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel are lurching closer to war in Lebanon https://t.co/xfPvuFXVZ6 via @bpolitics @ethanbronner @caroaalex @PaulWallace123
📺TODAY: Tune in at 12pm ET as @haningdr, @Levitt_Matt, @davidschenker1, and Assaf Orion discuss the risks and implications of further escalation between #Israel and #Hezbollah. @dstroul will moderate. #TWIPolicyForum https://t.co/htgVo1XFAv
Benny Gantz: IDF Can Destroy Hezbollah’s Military 'Within Days' - https://t.co/yfjob4SkV2
🚨THIS FRIDAY Tune in at 12pm ET for a webcast with @haningdr, @Levitt_Matt, @davidschenker1, and Assaf Orion on the risks and implications of further escalation between #Israel and #Hezbollah across the #Israeli-#Lebanese border. https://t.co/htgVo1Ydq3
🔴 Israel could be at a tactical disadvantage if it decides to engage in a war with #Hezbollah... ▶️ INTERVIEW: @ibrahimtmajed – Israel’s War on Hezbollah Will End Badly https://t.co/uWgdo0pcoq
NEW from @thenatpulse: Israel May Soon Be at War With Hezbollah U.S. officials are warning Hezbollah not...... READ ON: https://t.co/haPY31S7SS
NEWS: @SecDef Austin Urges Israel to De-Escalate Tensions on Border With Lebanon https://t.co/gLvGpI09Em
NEWS: @SecDef Austin Says Diplomacy Is Needed to Restore Calm on Israel-Lebanon Border https://t.co/7tsssM54QX
.@reason’s @matthew_petti on the risk an Israeli attack on Lebanon will additionally embroil the United States: https://t.co/orTRi7vHs5 Includes my thoughts.
ISRAELI MINISTER BENNY GANTZ THREATENS HEZBOLLAH “The IDF can destroy Hezbollah’s military capabilities in a matter of days” National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz said on Tuesday. “We can bring Lebanon completely into the dark, and take apart Hezbollah’s power in days.”… https://t.co/JL7XDZZARq
⚡ Benny Gantz, Member of the Israeli Knesset: “We can destroy Hezbollah's military capabilities in a matter of days.” https://t.co/RVgvfJcIgT
🇮🇱 Benny Gantz, Former IDF Chief of Staff: 'We can destroy Hezbollah's military capabilities in a matter of days' https://t.co/DSs4hPg7CW
Benny Gantz: Israel can destroy Hezbollah’s military in days https://t.co/ZtMBqJsYLV
Benny Gantz, former IDF chief says: We can destroy most of Hezbollah's military power in a matter of days
Israel's Benny Gantz: IDF can plunge Lebanon into darkness, destroy significant part of Hezbollah’s military capabilities within days; Israel will pay a heavy price too, but nobody would want to be in Beirut instead of Jerusalem. via @kann_news
Here are the reasons why full-out war with Hezbollah may happen soon, and the reasons why it may not / @AnshelPfeffer https://t.co/rF5PsMUe0q
BREAKING: Benny Gantz, former IDF chief and main opponent to Israeli PM Netanyahu: We can destroy Hezbollah's military power in a mere matter of days: https://t.co/PtxvcPTUAp
National Unity party leader Benny Gantz on Tuesday said that the IDF can destroy Hezbollah’s military capabilities in a mere matter of days. ✍️@jeremybob1 https://t.co/255c6ZnVtb
Escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes threaten to spark regional war and force US into conflict with Iran https://t.co/dydW9gtqrM via @ConversationUS
Is Israel about to go to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah? / @AnshelPfeffer https://t.co/emMQeU66dk