An Israeli eye on Iraq as the drums of war beat

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[size=52]An Israeli eye on Iraq as the drums of war beat[/size]

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The Israeli newspaper “Jerusalem Post” reported that the beating of war drums is increasing in the region, including Iraq, as part of the “multi-front” war, days after the Hamas movement attacked Israeli sites, killing and wounding thousands of people.[/size]
[size=45]The report pointed to the Israeli army’s confirmations about launching missiles at Israel from within Syrian territory, and missiles directed from Lebanon that targeted an armored military vehicle at the “Avivim” border settlement.[/size]
[size=45]Iraqi threats[/size]
[size=45]The Israeli report considered that the conflict that Israel was preparing for is now more prominent, adding that it is increasingly clear that many incidents are taking place simultaneously, including the horrific October 7 attack represented by the Hamas invasion, which is believed to have so far led to the death of more than One thousand Israelis, while Israel regained control of the border with Gaza and called in 300 reserve forces.[/size]
[size=45]However, the report indicated that other armed organizations from Lebanon and Syria have now joined Hamas, including the Lebanese Hezbollah, which has been carrying out provocations over the past few days.[/size]
[size=45]He continued that Israel had previously witnessed the phenomenon of simultaneous attacks by Iraq, Lebanon and Syria during the Israeli war on Gaza in May 2021.[/size]
[size=45]Therefore, the report says that the slow drumbeat is increasing, reflecting fears about the possibility of a multi-front conflict erupting, adding that Israel has prepared for this scenario over the years.[/size]
[size=45]At the same time, the report indicated that the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen hinted that they might join the war on Israel, as the Houthi leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, said yesterday, Tuesday, that if the United States intervened in the Gaza war directly, the Houthis would... By launching drones, missiles, and other military options.[/size]
[size=45]In addition, the Jerusalem Post said that Iranian-backed groups in Iraq are making threats, as did the leader of the Badr Organization, Hadi Al-Amiri, who threatened to intervene if the United States intervened, saying, “If they intervene, we will intervene, and if the Americans intervene openly in this conflict.” “We will consider all American targets legitimate and will not hesitate to target them.”[/size]
[size=45]The report stated that Asaib Ahl al-Haq had previously threatened Israel, and that its leader went to Lebanon years ago to unite the common cause with the Lebanese Hezbollah.[/size]
[size=45]Iranian weapons[/size]
[size=45]The report added that Iran has strengthened its presence in Syria and is transferring weapons to Hezbollah through Syria.[/size]
[size=45]According to the report, in recent years, the Iranian axis has operated other units in Syria and Lebanon, and that Hamas, for example, sent its leaders to Lebanon for the purpose of coordination, which reflects part of Iran’s efforts to “unify” the various fronts against Israel.[/size]
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