In Graphics | Why Hezbollah could play a significant role in the Israel-Hamas war

Israel in its war against Hamas has another foe to contend with – the Hezbollah. Ever since the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began its barrage of attacks on the Gaza Strip, the Hezbollah has been trading fire with them in the north along the Israel-Lebanon border. This significant force in Lebanon, wielding both political power and military strength has been lending help to the Hamas with Naim Qassem, the deputy chief of Hezbollah , saying that the group is closely following developments between Hamas and Israel. “We as Hezbollah contribute to the confrontation, and will contribute to it within our vision and our plan,” he said. “We follow the moves of the enemy, and we are fully ready. When the time comes for any action, we will carry it out.” The group, in fact, has always shared fraught ties with Israel and according to the Council on Foreign Relations, committed to the destruction of Israel as per its 2009 manifesto. **Also read: Hamas vs Hezbollah: Differences and similarities, explained** Created with the support of Iran, many geopolitical experts fear that the entry of Hezbollah into the Israel-Hamas war will exacerbate the conflict, plunging the entire region of West Asia into turmoil. But what do you know about Hezbollah? And what does it have to do with the Israel-Hamas war?

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