Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah says Hezbollah is undaunted by the prospect of conflict with Israel, Press TV reports.

The secretary-general of the Lebanese resistance movement pledged formidable retaliation in case of a potential invasion of Lebanon by Israel.

In light of threats by Israeli officials to launch a war on Lebanon, Nasrallah said, “We heard statements from [Israeli war minister Yoav] Gallant that if the war in Gaza stops, it is not necessary to stop in Lebanon. We tell him, if the enemy attacks the south, we will defend ourselves and not tolerate any aggression.”

Nasrallah highlighted engagement with Israeli forces, which has hindered the regime’s focus on Gaza.

The Hezbollah chief said the Lebanese had managed to disrupt the enemy’s concentration on the battle in Gaza, affirming that the northern occupied territories is linked to Gaza, and for calm in the north, “the war in Gaza must cease.”

He said sustained pressure exerted on Israel has compelled it to adopt measures such as prolonging the term of mandatory military service and integrating ultra-Orthodox Jews into the military, in turn, sparking internal societal challenges.

“If the enemy had achieved a quick victory in Gaza,” Nasrallah said, “Lebanon would have been the first to be threatened.”

However, he added, this did not happen due to the steadfastness of Palestinian resistance.

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