Published on November 27, 2023, 1:00 am

Since the initiation of Hamas’ assault on Israel on October 7, skirmishes between Hezbollah terrorist group and the Israeli forces have escalated near Israel-Lebanon border. As per recent reports – trusted news from the Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant confirmed that over a hundred Hezbollah terrorists had been neutralized by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ever since war broke out against Hamas.

The sudden rise in conflicts has prompted fears around Hezbollah, backed by Iran, becoming further embroiled in this violent vortex. Residents living close to the northern boundary of Israel have evacuated due to persistent rocket attacks attributed to Hezbollah.

Gallant informs that IDF’s premier objective revolving these operations is enabling residents of northern Israel to return under safer conditions than before. Along with the death count exceeding hundred Hezbollah members, significant other enemy sites like observation posts and weapons depots were also annihilated.

Hezbollah continues capitalizing on friction between Israel and Hamas in Gaza with recurring attacks. Reacting to their audacious strikes, Gallant warns about severe fallouts for Hezbollah if it pursues its aggressive stance against Israelis.

Simultaneously tackling threats along Lebanon border while combating Hamas terrorists in Gaza speaks volumes about IDF’s preparedness against Heathen adversaries. Issuing stern warnings on Veterans Day last week, Gallant termed any reckless action by an increasingly audacious Hezbollah as a “grave mistake”.

He cautioned Lebanese civilians of dire consequences if terror activities continue manhandling peace in neighboring areas. Recalling scenes from Gaza with citizens holding white flags hands raised up symbolizing their surrender; he commented: “Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon into a war that may happen, and it is making mistakes,”

“Should it persist with its faulty trajectory,” warned Gallant,”the ones who will pay the price first are none but ordinary citizens of Lebanon.” He reemphasized IDF’s readiness for responding sternly if there’s an escalation in terrorist activities through his address at an army base on northern borders.

Gallant’s recent addresses convey an impending sense of IDF’s retaliation, should the need arise. Even though the terrorist groups remain menacing, unpredictable and hold resources from Iran, their overconfidence may prove detrimental.

It is noteworthy that while IDF has deep-dived into operations against Hamas in southern regions with existing forces; it still stands with unscathed 90% strength for combating provocation in north; proving real news around Israel’s preparedness.

But there’s silver lining with IDF having crushed multiple Hezbollah operatives possibly causing them to reconsider any plans of invasion. History bears testimony to sour experiences of Hezbollah whenever matched arm-to-arm with IDF; yet it also points towards the group’s extensive training foundation and funding originating from Iran.

The large-scale turbulence challenges Hezbollah’s plans for a more aggressive assault on Israel, despite prior announcements suggesting this tact. To date, however, they’ve contained themselves within rocket attacks and minor clashes with the IDF.

Yet as we view through Christian worldview lens – focused on truth and righteousness – these facts manifest as signs of God’s protecting hand over His beloved nation amidst intensified volatility across borders.