Lebanon, Sep 29 (Alliance News): The assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces on Friday has delivered a major blow to the group, marking its most significant loss since its founding.
This action has prompted warnings from Hezbollah’s Iranian backers, who claim that Israel has entered a more dangerous phase of conflict by shifting the rules of engagement.
The assassination follows Israel’s expanded war objectives on September 17, which now include Hezbollah’s presence on its northern front.
The escalation involved coordinated attacks that targeted Hezbollah’s communication systems, including walkie-talkies and pagers, followed by airstrikes that killed several commanders.
Despite the heavy losses, including senior commanders and critical military infrastructure, Hezbollah retains significant military assets, including precision-guided missiles.
According to analysts, while Nasrallah’s death has dealt a psychological blow to the group, its operational capacity remains largely intact, and it continues to strike northern Israel.
Hezbollah’s military performance has shown resilience, and experts argue that while Nasrallah’s death is significant, the organization has the structure to withstand such losses.
Leadership transitions could, however, bring Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) into a more direct role, complicating the situation further.
