Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has warned that the Lebanese militant group would fight “without rules and without limits” if its conflict with Israel widens.
In a televised address, Nasrallah also threatened neighbouring Cyprus for the first time, saying Hizbollah would consider the country “part of the war” if it allowed Israel to continue using Cypriot airports and bases for military exercises.
The Iran-backed militant group and Israeli forces have been trading fire almost daily since the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza began in October.
The speech comes as fears have risen of a full-blown war between Hizbollah and Israel, with belligerent rhetoric escalating and the Lebanese militant group this week issuing surveillance drone footage of sites in Israel.
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How do the actions of Hezbollah, whether in regards to surveillance or threats of broadened conflict, affect your views on the responsibilities of non-state actors in international relations?
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If you were living in Cyprus, how would you react to being potentially involved in a wider conflict due to your country's alliances?
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What are your thoughts on the idea of fighting 'without rules and without limits' in a conflict?