{"id":25795,"date":"2025-11-24T05:11:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T04:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=25795"},"modified":"2025-11-24T05:11:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T04:11:06","slug":"report-us-greenlights-escalation-in-lebanon-in-exchange-for-gaza-calm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dzwatch.dz\/?p=25795","title":{"rendered":"Report: US Greenlights Escalation in Lebanon in Exchange for Gaza Calm"},"content":{"rendered":"

DZWatch Exclusive:<\/strong> Israel may have a green light from the United States to escalate military operations in Lebanon, according to sources familiar with the matter. This alleged approval is reportedly contingent on de-escalating the tense situation in the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n

According to reports circulating within informed circles, the Israeli security establishment does not anticipate a significant response from Hezbollah following the recent targeted killing of a senior commander in Beirut’s southern suburbs. This assessment suggests a calculated risk on Israel’s part, potentially emboldened by tacit US support.<\/p>\n

The recent developments, including strikes in Beirut and Gaza City, indicate a shift in Israel’s approach to managing escalation levels. Some observers believe these actions are part of a broader, ongoing campaign influenced by political and personal calculations of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.<\/p>\n

Notably, there is skepticism within Israel itself regarding the purely security-driven motives behind the recent escalation. Some officials reportedly believe the government is deliberately maintaining a high level of tension to serve its partisan agenda, particularly as the country approaches a sensitive election period.<\/p>\n

The Beirut incident carries significant implications. Firstly, it marks a return to targeting the Lebanese capital. Secondly, the assassination of a high-ranking Hezbollah figure, considered by Israel to be a key leader, signals a willingness to escalate the conflict further, provided the circumstances allow.<\/p>\n

A recent strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs, attributed to Israel, targeted a Hezbollah commander and resulted in casualties. While Israel claims a “precision strike”, the incident has raised concerns about a potential widening of the conflict.<\/p>\n

Reports from within Israeli military and security circles suggest a state of readiness for further strikes deep inside Lebanon should Hezbollah retaliate, mirroring a similar posture adopted regarding Gaza in recent weeks. The situation remains fluid, with the potential for rapid escalation depending on the reactions of key players.<\/p>\n

DZWatch continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as they become available.<\/em><\/p>\n

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DZWatch Exclusive: Israel may have a green light from the United States to escalate military operations in Lebanon, according to sources familiar with the matter. This alleged approval is reportedly contingent on de-escalating the tense situation in the Gaza Strip.<\/p>\n

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