Hezbollah threats extend to Israel's North amid Iran pressure - analysis

Threats against Israel from Hezbollah and other terrorist groups in Lebanon are increasing. On Monday, December 18, there were several attacks and Israeli responses.

The larger context is that Iran is trying to pressure Israel ahead of any negotiations with Hamas over future hostage releases, and Iran hopes to improve its position in the region.

Iran knows that US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Israel and visiting the region. Iran also wants to try to shut off shipping in the Red Sea. Therefore, it uses Hezbollah to threaten Israel in the north, which Iran sees as one of the “arenas” or “fronts” to challenge Israel. READ MORE