It is said that frustration often breeds desperation, and in the chaotic landscape of the Middle East, this rings especially true for Israel as recent developments have raised alarms about the escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
In a revealing interview, an Analyst posits that Israel’s recent attacks on UNIFIL are not mere skirmishes but rather a move driven by mounting pressure to achieve its goals in southern Lebanon.
Speaking with the Vaultz News, Al-Hassan Bello, a Global Security Analyst, agreed with the assertion that Israel’s attacks against UNIFIL are a deliberate attempt to put pressure on the UN force to leave the southern Lebanon.
He suggested that it could also be a sign of Israel’s frustration over its inability to advance across the border.
According to him, it seems from all perspective that the shocks and decapitation Hezbollah received from the assassination of its key frontline Commanders and longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah has not weakened the group’s ability to rebuild. “It has rebuilt itself. It has reconstituted its fight. The leadership has been reestablished,” he said
He added that the pager explosion disrupted communication but “it seems everything has been reconfigured.”
“Hezbollah has proven to be very formidable and the Israelis are now frustrated. But the goal here, it seems is to get UNIFIL out so an occupation buffer could be declared, permanent occupation buffer. So it’s also a sign of frustration that Israel has not been able to achieve a seated goal. I mean, Hezbollah is really proving a tough nut to crack.”
Al-Hassan Bello
Bello denounced the Israeli attacks on UNIFIL, saying that it is “condemnable, despicable and above a violation of international law.”
He said that it’s not surprising that Israel is attacking the UN peacekeeping force at the moment, and it isn’t “a mistake.” “Israelis have the coordinates of each position of the force so this cannot be excusable no matter how it is framed,” he stated.
Also, Bello noted that the war crossing a year mark shows the efficiency of the Hamas fighting machine and how brutal the fight is. He added that Hamas’ position has hardened and by attacking Hezbollah, Israel expanded the war.
He warned that Israel’s military approach could jeopardize the safety of remaining hostages, as Hamas is unlikely to negotiate without meeting its demands.
“Israel has done everything it’s expected to do. They’ve done everything that’s in their playbook. They have nothing more to hide.
“Those who have not done what they expected to do are its adversaries at the moment. We don’t know what Hamas would do next with the hostages. Would they kill them?… What would they do with them?”
Al-Hassan Bello
Asserting that Israel must be held accountable for its actions, the Global Security Analyst called for ICC arrest warrants to be issued against Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant.
He added that countries that are somehow influential in terms of providing Israel with some of its needs can also further boycott Israel.
“What Israel fears at the moment is accountability. The instant ICC arrest warrant is issued. I think Israelis will begin to fall in line. They would not recognize it, but I think it would put a check on them. Accountability must be established.
“International law must be firmly enforced. And how do we enforce it? You send a strong message, and the greatest signal that can be given to Israel today is for the warrant to be released. I think once the warrant is issued, that will be a strong message to both Israel itself and its backers.”
Al-Hassan Bello
Analyst Urges For Diplomacy To Be Given Central Stage
Moreover, the Global Security Analyst called for diplomacy to be given a central stage.
He opined that Israelis’ attempt to “reorder the region to suit them” has hit a rock.
He stated that it is very clear that the Palestinian issue remain pivotal to regional peace and security as far as Middle East is concerned.
He added that until that issue is resolved, there would be no peace, saying, “I think on the long term, it creates the threat of a larger conflict across the region.”
“At the moment, Iran-Israeli war that has really been fought in the shadows, fought via proxies and other unconventional means has now burst into the open, and it’s becoming more or less a direct confrontation. And I think the threat of regional war is greater today than it is in the past.”
Al-Hassan Bello
In his perspective, it looks as if Israel’s attempt for a “quick victory in Lebanon wouldn’t materialize because Hezbollah has proven a dogged enemy.”
Bello noted that it’s becoming costly for Israel in the region and it’s becoming “embarrassing” for Western countries as he cited French President Emmanuel Macron, who said countries should stop delivering weapons to fight in Gaza − prompting outrage from Netanyahu.
He emphasized that if care is not taken, if diplomacy is not reinvented, “I fear we may have a looming, bigger war in the future in the region.”
Bello’s warning serves as a critical reminder that without addressing the core issues, particularly the Palestinian plight, any attempts at peace will remain fragile.
If stakeholders fail to prioritize dialogue and compromise, the region risks descending into a larger, more devastating conflict that could have far-reaching consequences.
The time for diplomacy is now, before the situation spirals further out of control.
READ ALSO: Blinken Expresses Concern Over China’s Activities In Disputed Sea
