Hezbollah massing forces as "Israel" awaits retaliation as talks fail

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Israeli Media
25 Aug 2024 03:59
1 Shares

Israeli media reports that "Israel" estimates Hezbollah will launch a retaliatory attack when it becomes clear that the negotiations are "heading towards collapse rather than achieving a breakthrough."

Listen

A screengrab from a video shared by Hezbollah showing the operation targeting Tsunubar Base on August 21, 2024. (Military media)

According to the Israeli news website, Maariv, Israeli occupation decision-makers anticipate that Hezbollah will launch an attack once Hamas provides a negative response to the mediators' settlement proposal during the Cairo negotiations. "Israel" expects that such an attack will occur if it becomes clear that the talks are "heading towards collapse rather than a breakthrough."

Meanwhile, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Commander Hossein Salami suggested that there will soon be retaliation against "Israel" for the assassination of Palestinian leader Ismail Haniyeh, saying, "You will hear good news soon."

As a result, the Israeli occupation forces remains on high alert, with concerns that large gatherings in several locations in Lebanon could be preparations for an attack on "Israel."

The Israeli army spokesperson noted, "We are facing a crucial week."

Cairo negotiations 'did not result in any apparent progress': Source

In recent developments, a source within the resistance leadership informed Al Mayadeen that Hamas has reiterated its commitment to the principles outlined in the July 2 paper, rejecting any proposal that includes the presence of Israeli occupation forces in the Philadelphi corridor.

The source emphasized, "Hamas confirmed its adherence to the July 2 paper and rejected the presence of occupation forces in the Philadelphi corridor." Despite ongoing negotiations, "Israel" continues to insist on maintaining a presence in the Philadelphi axis allegedly during the first phase of any agreement.

The negotiations taking place in Cairo have reportedly stalled, with the resistance leadership source stating that the meeting "did not result in any apparent progress."