Israeli Army: We Are Prepared for Broader Conflict

On Saturday, October 7, after the announcement of the death of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, in an Israeli attack in Beirut, the Israeli army stated that it is on standby for a broader conflict. Nadav Shoshani, spokesperson for the Israeli army, said at a press conference following the announcement of Nasrallah's death that they hope his death will change Hezbollah's course. However, Shoshani emphasized that reducing Hezbollah's capabilities, supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will take time. He added, 'We have been witnessing Hezbollah's attacks against us for a year, and it can be said that they continue their attacks or are trying to continue them.' The Israeli army spokesperson stated that no new instructions for civilian preparedness have been issued as current guidelines have placed most of the country in a state of 'high alert.' He identified the Islamic Republic of Iran as the factor behind the escalation of Hezbollah's attacks against Israel over the past year, stating, 'This is not a secret. They support Hamas, support Hezbollah and their other proxy groups, and even attacked us directly in April.' Nadav Shoshani mentioned that Israel has been engaged in broader tensions and war on multiple fronts for a year. He added, 'Our forces are on standby, and our intelligence agencies are looking for these types of threats.' Hezbollah confirmed Nasrallah's death. France: Our intelligence assessment indicates Nasrallah's death. The Israeli army: Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an airstrike in Beirut. Reuters: Khamenei has been moved to a 'safe location.' Netanyahu: Enemies thought we were like a spider's web, but we have steel tendons.