Hezbollah May Soon Join Israel Conflict, Says McKenzie

Frank McKenzie, the retired Gen., and a former U.S. Central Command leader have made a startling statement on the potential conflict in Israel with the inclusion of Hezbollah. During the CBS’s “Face the Nation,’ McKenzie declared that “hours or days” may pass before Hezbollah joins the conflict. The actions underway are estimated regarding the strategic and military implications.

No doubt, the inclusion of the world’s largest non-state military force may lead to a range of consequences. Hezbollah has gathered a significant arsenal of precise missiles and rockets that make it an outstanding danger because of its presence close to Israelis’ land. In the case of Nasrallah’s decision to enter the conflict, Israel’s reaction may be extremely harsh, especially if significant numbers of Israeli citizens die or their population centers are destroyed. It is important to consider not only the strengths of a non-state military force but also Nasrallah’s weaknesses and the problems faced by Hezbollah internally, including Lebanon’s economic troubles and political paralysis. No wonder that the presence of such potential developments forces the international community to observe the situation properly, as any outcomes may lead to a range of changes in regional dynamics.