Israel's Response to Hezbollah Threats: We Will Respond with Action, Not Words

The spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces stated on Thursday: "Israel will respond to any escalation of tension from Hezbollah on the northern border with action, not words and rhetoric." According to CNN, Admiral Daniel Hagari emphasized in response to a question about the potential for increased tensions following Hassan Nasrallah's speech, the leader of Hezbollah, that Israeli forces are currently in full readiness and will respond to any action with intensity and strength. Media outlets affiliated with Hezbollah had announced days earlier that Hassan Nasrallah would deliver an "important" speech on Friday, November 3. It is unclear what he will address in his speech, but experts view it as a sign of entering a new phase of conflict or changes in the current regional equations. John Kirby, the spokesperson for the White House, also reacted on Thursday to the potential speech by the Hezbollah leader, stating: "We advise him or anyone else thinking of expanding, escalating, and deepening conflict in the Middle East to abandon this thought." In recent weeks, the Israeli army has engaged in exchanges of fire not only with Hamas forces but also with Hezbollah militants. On Thursday, the Israeli army announced that in response to drone attacks from southern Lebanon towards Israel, it targeted Hezbollah's interests. Hezbollah announced on Thursday that it had attacked an Israeli military base in the Shebaa Farms area with two attack drones. The Shebaa Farms is a disputed area along the Israel-Lebanon border. Hezbollah also stated that it carried out 19 simultaneous attacks on Israeli army positions on Thursday using guided missiles, artillery, and other weapons, in addition to the attacks using two explosive drones. This group, affiliated with the Islamic Republic, simultaneously released images of five of its forces, claiming these individuals were killed in the Israeli attacks on Thursday. According to statistics, at least 50 Hezbollah forces have been killed since the recent war between Hamas and Israel began. Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Hezbollah, which the Islamic Republic spends a significant amount of money on each year, are listed as terrorist organizations by various countries. Previously, American officials warned against any country or non-state actor seeking to expand the Gaza war. Exclusive; Al Green, a Democratic member of the U.S. Congress: An immediate ceasefire should be established in Gaza. The Deputy Speaker of the Israeli Parliament: The Ayatollah is an obstacle to good relations between the people of Israel and Iran. Live blog| G7 foreign ministers welcome the cessation of hostilities; all hostages should be released unconditionally. Evidence of direct involvement in the Israel-Hamas war; Israel Hayom: The Islamic Republic sent five tons of weapons to Syria. Increase in clashes between Israel and Hezbollah; Netanyahu: We are at the height of battle. Exclusive; American legislator: The ultimate goal is peace, and promoting terrorism is "unacceptable."