THE EARLY PHOENIX
★ ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH WAR
Hezbollah Threatens Israel with Unprecedented Retaliation
Aug 12, 2024
1.Hezbollah Drone Swarm Over Israel Sparks Fires and Airstrikes
Hezbollah launched a drone swarm into Israel from Lebanon on August 11, 2024, following the IDF’s targeted killing of senior commander Samer Mahmoud al-Haj. The drones caused fires and damage, prompting Israel to intercept one drone and conduct retaliatory airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. In response to escalating threats, the IDF doubled its UAV presence over Lebanon and intensified GPS jamming near Eilat and along the northern border, affecting navigation apps.
2.Rocket Victim Saves Six Lives Through Organ Donation
Michael Samara, who tragically died from injuries sustained during a failed Iron Dome interception of Hezbollah’s strikes on August 6, 2024, has saved six lives through the donation of his organs. Samara, a 27-year-old student who had recently returned to Israel from the Czech Republic, was critically injured on August 6. His family decided to donate his organs, resulting in life-saving transplants for patients ranging from a seven-month-old baby to a 65-year-old woman. The medical efforts took place across multiple hospitals, with Samara’s heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver providing new hope to those in need.
3.Hezbollah’s Deputy Chief Vows Painful Retaliatory Strike Against Israel
Hezbollah’s Deputy Chief, Sheikh Ali Daamoush,declared a decisive and painful retaliatory strike against Israel, emphasizing that there will be no retreat regardless of the consequences. Daamoush criticized the U.S., U.K., and Germany for arming Israel, holding them responsible for ongoing conflicts. He condemned Israel’s recent assassinations and stressed that Hezbollah’s response would go beyond psychological warfare, hinting at an unconventional and powerful military response. He reaffirmed that Hezbollah’s leadership will determine the timing and nature of the retaliation based on battlefield conditions and opportunities.
4.Hezbollah Intensifies Rocket Attacks on Israel, Escalating Tensions Further
Hezbollah continued launching rockets at Israeli cities and settlements, igniting multiple fires and raising international fears of a direct war. Early Monday, at least 30 rockets were fired from Lebanon towards Nahariya and other Galilee areas, with Israel’s air defenses intercepting some. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for shelling Israel’s 146th Division’s new command center near Nahariya with Katyusha rockets, responding to Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages. The group also targeted Israeli surveillance equipment in Al-Mutalla, reportedly destroying it. Israeli forces are battling several fires in western Galilee triggered by the rocket attacks, as tensions escalate.Iran’s Mullah Regime Controls Middle East National SecurityFrom Trump to Biden: The Evolution of U.S. Policy and Its Effects on Sino-Iranian Oil Trade
5.Hezbollah Evacuates Beirut Headquarters, Preparing Major Attack on Israel
Hezbollah evacuated its Beirut headquarters on Monday, moving personnel and infrastructure to an undisclosed location, signaling preparation for an anticipated attack on Israel. Speaker Nabih Berri described the imminent strikes against Israel in inevitable while he hinted to possible joint assaults with Iran.
Israeli intelligence reports suggest that Iran plans a joint assault with Hezbollah within days, potentially before scheduled Gaza ceasefire talks. The anticipated attack may involve missile and drone strikes targeting Israel’s densely populated central region, potentially surpassing previous Iranian-led operations. Israeli political and defense institutions are considering preemptive actions to thwart the impending threat.
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