Hezbollah in control more than Israel knows
The powerful Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah has, in a recent display of force, unveiled footage of its underground missile facility, showcasing its military might as tensions flare with the Israeli military alongside the ongoing Gaza conflict. In a video lasting nearly five minutes, Hezbollah flaunts its capabilities, featuring fighters on motorcycles and with laptops, navigating a network of rocky tunnels alongside a fleet of trucks. The video culminates with the reveal of an underground launch site, where trucks with rocket launchers emerge from a maze of tunnels.
According to the Lebanese TV channel Al Mayadeen, the facility is not just secretly established and camouflaged but also fortified against potential enemy attacks. The video includes threats from Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the group’s Secretary-General, in Arabic, Hebrew, and English, warning against future wars and underscoring the ability to target occupied Palestinian territories.
The grand finale of the video reveals two large metal doors swinging open to unveil a lush wooded area and the sky, indicating the underground location of the facility, codenamed “Imad 4”. The name is apparently a tribute to Imad Mughniyeh, a Hezbollah commander assassinated by Israel in 2008.
Hezbollah’s latest move sends a strong message, especially as the group has vowed to avenge Israel for the assassination of its senior commander, Fuad Shukr. Al Mayadeen highlighted the secrecy and excellence of Hezbollah’s missile power location, unknown even to allies, and the fortification that safeguards their capabilities from preemptive enemy strikes.
The resistance group may have more up its sleeve, with the facility name suggesting it could be part of a chain of underground cities, the extent of which remains a mystery. The location and connectivity of these facilities remain unknown, adding to the enigma surrounding Hezbollah’s military prowess.
By releasing these images, Hezbollah sends a clear signal to Israel that the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon is prepared and unafraid of potential conflict. According to IRNA, the video merely scratches the surface of Hezbollah’s true power, especially concerning precision missiles.
Hezbollah’s actions serve as a reminder that they are in control and will not be bound by rules of engagement dictated by Israel’s interests. The group may choose to unveil more surprises in the coming days, keeping Israel and its supporters on their toes.
Hezbollah’s military might has not gone unnoticed by former Israeli military officials. Ram Aminach, a retired brigadier general and financial adviser to the Israeli army, acknowledged that Hezbollah poses a significant threat, with a large stockpile of rockets that rival those of top superpowers.
As tensions rise, Israel finds itself facing a formidable foe, as described by the Media Line, an independent American news agency specializing in Middle Eastern coverage. With Hezbollah’s army of “tens of thousands of soldiers and over 100,000 missiles,” Israel is confronted with a significant military challenge.