Tension has increased in the Middle East amid the war between Israel and Palestine. Israel is the target of Iran and Lebanon and both these countries can attack Israel at any time. America has alerted the G-7 countries and has expressed the possibility of an attack on Israel today itself.
Actually, Israel is facing a big threat at this time and the Iranian army and Hezbollah are constantly planning attacks. Experts also say that any kind of big attack can happen from Iran or Hezbollah, which can put the peace of the world in danger. This attack can be of the same pattern as Iran did on Israel in April. At that time Iran attacked with 300 missiles and drones. This attack was stopped by the Israeli army.
America alerted G-7 countries
Amid the tension, America’s statement has now come. Foreign Minister Antony Blinken said that Washington believes that both Iran and Hezbollah will retaliate against Israel on Monday itself. He has issued an alert to his counterparts in the G-7 countries. According to the Axios report, Blinken’s warning comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East after Hezbollah and Hamas became active, raising the possibility of a wider regional conflict.
America is busy handling the situation
Blinken held a conference call with his G7 counterparts on Sunday. In this, he said, Washington believes that Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah can attack Israel at any time. The US is working to de-escalate the situation so that a large-scale war can be prevented by applying diplomatic pressure.
‘The talks were close to success’
Blinken did not give the exact time of the attack, but told the G7 countries that it could start in the next 24 to 48 hours. Blinken also expressed disappointment over Israel’s efforts in recent talks on the Gaza hostage and ceasefire agreement. He reportedly said that their talks were close to success until the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.
G-7 said- work towards reducing tension
According to news agency Reuters, amid growing fears of a multi-front war in the Middle East, the G-7 has issued a statement and urged all concerned parties to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could worsen the situation. The G7 statement said, “Recent events have raised the possibility of a wider conflict in the region. We call on all parties to engage constructively in reducing tensions.”
Israel said- ready to deal with enemies
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a tough stand and reiterated his commitment to stand firmly against enemies. “Iran and its proxies want to enslave us through terrorism. We are determined to stand against them on every front and in every region, whether near or far,” Netanyahu said before a high-level security meeting on Sunday.
In fact, tensions have increased after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyya in Iran’s capital Tehran last week. A day before this incident, Hezbollah’s top military commander Fouad Shukar was assassinated in Lebanon’s capital Beirut. Haniyya is the chief of Hamas in Gaza and he had gone to Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iran’s new president. Iran was enraged by the murder of the guest and has threatened Israel to face consequences.
Here, Hezbollah has also started targeting Israel. Late Saturday night, about 50 rockets were fired at Israel by Hezbollah. However, Israel’s Iron Dome foiled the attack.
The possibility of a major war in the Middle East has increased after Iran and Hezbollah announced revenge. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden is going to call a meeting of his national security team on Monday to discuss the situation. The Pentagon has announced the deployment of additional military forces in the region to prevent further escalation.
Source (PTI) (NDTV) (HINDUSTANTIMES)