In the middle of the war Israel in Loopagainst the Palestinian militant group HamasThe country has also committed itself to the fight against the faction of Hezbollah in the Lebanon.
Next Monday January 7th The commander of Hezbollah was killed during Israeli bombings in southern Lebanon while being transported in his vehicle.
Hezbollah announced the death of its “commander” in a statement Wissam Hassan Taweel, also known as ‘Hajj Jawad’identifying him as a “martyr on the way to Jerusalem,” as his victims are commonly called because of the fire that reaches Israel in the border areas between the two countries.
⚡️Hezbollah publishes photos of the martyr, Commander Wissam Hassan Tawil, “Hajj Jawad” pic.twitter.com/F4V7grxgNv
– Middle East Observer (@ME_Observer_) January 8, 2024
Hezbollah leader warns Israel not to wage war against Lebanon
This military leader “played a leading role in directing military operations in the south”where gun battles take place almost daily between the Lebanese pro-Iranian movement and the Israeli army, added the source, who requested anonymity.
Antony Blinken’s visit to Israel
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinkenwill visit Israel this Monday to try to de-escalate the conflict in Gaza and prevent it from spreading to Lebanon.
Blinken warned there on Sunday during a stop in Qatar the conflict against Hamas “could easily metastasize”but added that his country is working on it “prevent” the war from “spreading” across the entire region..
According to US officials, the minister wants to prevent Lebanon from being drawn into war at all costs, convince Israel to enter a new, less lethal military phase and enter into a “difficult” post-war dialogue.
I met with the President of the Emirates @MohamedBinZayed today in Abu Dhabi to discuss efforts to prevent the conflict in the region from spreading and to meet humanitarian needs in Gaza. I emphasized our continued commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. pic.twitter.com/gujTpSNmvW
—Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) January 8, 2024
So far, the Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip counts 23,084 deathsespecially children and women.
In addition, the bombings have also reduced several neighborhoods in Gaza to rubble, displaced 85% of the population and created a humanitarian crisis of catastrophic proportions, the United Nations (UN) said.
The conflict has also led to violence in the West Bank, the area occupied by Israel since 1967. (JO)
Source: Eluniverso

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