Hezbollah and Israel; Ongoing Hostility Under the Shadow of Fateh 110 Missiles

Hezbollah Lebanon claims it now possesses missiles that can accurately target all points in Israel. These missiles, known as Fateh 110, have been provided to this Lebanese political-military group by Iran, although it is still unclear whether they were produced in Iran or assembled in Lebanon. Iran states that the Fateh 110 missiles have a range of 250 to 300 kilometers and an error margin of less than 10 meters. Hussein Aryan, a strategic and military analyst, stated in an interview with Radio Farda that although these missiles are a significant advantage for Hezbollah in a potential conflict with Israel, Israel, as the strongest army in the region, has sufficient tools and means to defend itself. So far, only Iranian and Hezbollah sources have announced that the Fateh 110 missiles are in the possession of this group. Can we say with certainty that this has happened, especially since Israel has previously prevented such issues by bombing military shipments meant for Hezbollah from Syria? It seems that the claims of Iranian officials may be correct. Last year, Israel targeted a military shipment from Iran containing Fateh 110 missiles near Damascus. However, considering the close relationship between Iran and Syria and that Iran continues to send weapons and equipment to Syria, it is not unexpected that it would transfer Fateh 110 missiles or other missiles to Hezbollah Lebanon or assemble them there. At the same time, the commander of the Aerospace Force of the IRGC has stated that missile factories in Syria are managed by Iran. Therefore, this issue is feasible. What kind of missile is the Fateh 110? This missile is essentially an optimization of the Zelzal 2 missile, of which several samples have been produced by Iran. This single-stage missile with solid fuel has a range of about 250 to 300 kilometers. It carries 500 kilograms of explosives and, according to the Islamic Republic, has a circular error of less than 10 meters. Another version of this missile, produced in Iran, is called the Persian Gulf, which is used by the IRGC Navy. The presence of this missile in Hezbollah's arsenal could be a game-changer, and Israeli experts have confirmed this issue because the range and accuracy of this missile can target most areas of Israel, including Tel Aviv and even Beersheba. How effective is Israel's missile defense against the Fateh 110? Israel has established various layers of missile defense and air defense, including the Iron Dome, David's Sling, and much stronger systems like Arrow (Hawk), which are designed to counter long-range ballistic missiles. While the Fateh 110 missile provided by Iran to Hezbollah could be significant, Israel also has the necessary capabilities to combat such missiles, and it should be noted that Israel has a very powerful air force that destroyed most of the weapons in Hezbollah's arsenal during the 33-day war in 2006, although Iran has since re-equipped Hezbollah. Have the capabilities of the Fateh 110 missiles been tested in any war to make their claims about power and accuracy credible? We cannot say with complete certainty that these missiles have this accuracy, but given Iran's relative advancements in missile technology and its continuous optimization of older missiles through improved guidance systems and reduced error margins, it is not unexpected that this missile has the necessary capabilities and accuracy. However, one should not overlook Israel's military capabilities in air defense. Is there any data on the number of Fateh 110 missiles that have reportedly been provided to Hezbollah? We do not know exactly how many missiles have been provided to Hezbollah. However, based on general and approximate statistics available, Hezbollah may have around 30,000 rockets and various weapons, which Israel claims to have destroyed most of during the 33-day war, but there are indications that Iran has re-equipped Hezbollah and provided it with sufficient weapons. While you mentioned that the Fateh 110 missiles in Hezbollah's possession could turn the tide, you also referred to Israel's military and defensive power. What role could these missiles play in a potential future war between Hezbollah and Israel? Their role could be that, given their range, they can target more points in Israel. When I said game-changer, I meant that compared to what Hezbollah had in the past, this is a step and a stage higher, and if Iran has indeed provided Hezbollah with shore-to-sea missiles, it gives this organization another dimension to target Israeli vessels from the shore. This expansion of Hezbollah's offensive capabilities could be a game-changer and pose a greater threat to Israel, but I emphasize that Israel is the largest and most important military power in the Middle East. Of course, it has general weaknesses and vulnerabilities, but it can withstand and neutralize most of Hezbollah's attacks.