Hezbollah announces new phase of combat with Israel

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Hezbollah's deputy chief, Naim Kassem, declared that the group has entered a "new phase" of combat with Israel. Speaking during the funeral of a senior Hezbollah commander in southern Beirut, Kassem stated that the organization is now engaged in an "open-ended battle of reckoning with Israel."

This development signals an escalation in the ongoing military conflict, as Israel continues its operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The US, Germany, and several other countries classify Hamas as a terrorist organization. Hamas has publicly expressed support for Hezbollah's actions, commending the group's rocket strikes against Israel and praising the "resilience and bravery" of resistance fighters in Lebanon.

Hamas further lauded Hezbollah's commitment to continue its fight in support of the Palestinian people, highlighting the interconnected nature of the conflicts involving both groups in Gaza and the West Bank. This escalation adds a new dimension to the already complex situation in the region.