Israel to Retaliate Strongly Against Hezbollah After Majdal Shams Attack, Aims to Avoid Regional War

Jul 29, 2024, 08:04 AM

Israeli security officials have stated that while Israel plans to retaliate strongly against Hezbollah, it does not intend to start an all-out regional war. This stance comes in response to a recent rocket attack on Majdal Shams. Senior Israeli defense officials emphasized that the country aims to hurt Hezbollah but wants to avoid dragging the region into a prolonged conflict. Two other Israeli officials mentioned that the country is preparing for the possibility of a few days of fighting. According to a U.S. official, the Biden administration is monitoring the situation closely. The initial statement was reported by Sky News in Arabic.