Concerns that a military attack on Lebanon could lead to a catastrophic situation.

In the southern region of Lebanon, air strikes have become a common occurrence and there are fears that they may escalate in the near future. This concern was voiced by a senior Lebanese diplomat, who warned of dire consequences if Israel were to invade Lebanon. Rami Mortada, the Lebanese ambassador to the UK, emphasized that the Lebanese army, which has received training from the British, will not stand idly by if Israel launches an offensive against Hezbollah.

In an interview with The Times, Mr. Mortada expressed the gravity of the situation, stating, "We are facing the very real possibility of a full-scale regional conflict, something that we have been tirelessly working to avoid." He noted that the last direct conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in 2006 lasted for a month and resulted in no clear winner. However, since then, Hezbollah has become a powerful force, as Mr. Mortada described it, a "formidable" one.

He went on to say, "We hope to avoid such a scenario because it would be catastrophic for everyone. It would be a doomsday for Lebanon, but we would not be the only ones to suffer in this war." He reminded us that recent history has shown that in such conflicts, the suffering is not limited to one side. Therefore, all efforts must be made to prevent this outcome.

However, an IDF commander had a different perspective. Nechama, the commander of IDF Reserve Forces, declared, "It is time for Lebanon to bear the consequences as well." He stated that key infrastructure, such as power plants, bridges, airports, and seaports, would be targeted. He also emphasized that Lebanon is a sovereign country and must take responsibility for what happens on its territory.

Lebanon is home to nearly 6 million people, but only a small fraction of them, estimated to be between 20,000 and 50,000, are Hezbollah fighters. As tensions continue to rise between Israel and Hezbollah, British nationals were urged to leave Lebanon while they still can. The conflict has already claimed civilian lives, and there are fears that the situation could escalate rapidly.

In a speech given by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Israeli jets caused sonic booms over Beirut, adding to the already tense atmosphere. Nasrallah warned of retaliation against Israel for the recent bombings that killed 37 people and injured 3,000. The situation has caught the attention of Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who expressed his concerns in a call with Prime Minister Najib Mikati. He urged British nationals to leave while there are still commercial options available, as he fears the situation could deteriorate quickly.

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