Why israel fears hezbollah

When the Military Intelligence Directorate eventually came on board with this assessment, it was too late, just hours before Sinwar ordered the firing of six rockets at Jerusalem. The military had advance knowledge of the imminent attack, and the security Cabinet debated whether to thwart it with a pre-emptive blow.

Ultimately, Israel chose to let Hamas start the war rather than risk adverse international reaction by striking first. And as abovementioned, there are indications that from now on, Sinwar might well coordinate future attacks with Nasrallah. Since emerging from his hiding place after the cease-fire with Israel came into effect May 21, Sinwar has been parading openly and proudly around the Gaza Strip.

Israeli intelligence is watching in amazement. Nasrallah said his group and its ally, the Amal movement, expect results in an investigation into how the violence broke out Thursday. He suggested that if the army opened fire at protesters from the two Shiite groups, it should be held accountable. The newly installed government has come to a standstill after opposition from Hezbollah- and Amal-allied ministers over government inaction against the judge.

The crisis is the latest to beset the small nation of 6 million, already struggling with one of the worst financial crises in the world in the last years.

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