Hezbollah declares its position on the war between Israel and Iran

Amid escalating confrontations between Israel and Iran within the "Rising Assad" operation that began a week ago, questions arise about Hezbollah's stance on the conflict, amidst international warnings of its involvement in the war.

Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, affirmed that the party is not neutral but acts according to its own assessment, without directly declaring its entry into the conflict.

Sources close to the party clarified that Hezbollah will not open a new "support war" due to changing circumstances and Iran's ability to withstand alone, indicating that Israel's response in case of the party's intervention would be much stronger than previous clashes with Hamas.

This stance comes despite Hezbollah issuing statements condemning the war and threats directed at the Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, but it did not confirm its engagement in combat. Meanwhile, the Lebanese street remains apprehensive of potential intervention in case of a "religious mandate" from Tehran.

However, party sources indicate that Khamenei will not request this intervention, considering its impact to be limited.

In a related context, Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, reiterated Lebanon's commitment to security and stability, rejecting involvement in the raging regional war, affirming his country's position in a meeting with US Special Envoy Tom Barrack.

It is worth mentioning that Hezbollah suffered severe losses in previous confrontations with Israel, especially last summer, where it lost several of its top military leaders, in addition to its members being injured in explosions revealing a major Israeli security and intelligence breach.

Meanwhile, the Middle East region continues to await the developments of the conflict, amidst a state of tension and fear of the war expanding in Lebanon and the region as a whole.