Signs that Hezbollah is on the verge of collapse

The second sign is that Nasrallah's speech, his first since two strikes on thousands of Hezbollah wireless devices earlier this week, was likely pre-recorded.

The speech on September 19 was advertised as being broadcast live, but about 20 minutes later, when Israel dropped flares on the Lebanese capital and shook the entire city, the rebel leader did not flinch or mention the incident in his speech.

People watch a televised speech by Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on September 19. Photo: AFP

“There is no doubt that we have suffered a heavy blow,” Nasrallah said on September 19. “(This) is unprecedented in the history of Lebanon, and perhaps unprecedented in the history of conflicts with Israel in the entire region.”

Thousands of small explosions involving Hezbollah members' pagers and walkie-talkies have occurred this week, killing at least 37 people, including several children, and wounding nearly 3,000.

Nasrallah vowed retaliation but did not elaborate. He said the attack "will be met with just and fair punishment".

In his speech, Nasrallah hailed the strategic gains of nearly a year of confrontation with Israeli forces on the Lebanon-Israel border. He also vowed to continue attacking Israeli positions until the Israeli offensive in Gaza ends.

Responding to Israel's threat to create a security buffer zone on Lebanon's southern border, Nasrallah has sounded a defiant note, "welcoming" Israeli troops into territory where he said Hezbollah fighters would quickly seize the opportunity to attack them.

Meanwhile, in Lebanon, people continue to be stunned by the attacks that have left hospitals overwhelmed with many injured, mostly with deep wounds to the eyes and face.

Hezbollah may be stepping back to discuss its methods. During the 2006 war, the militant group's Al-Manar TV channel stayed on air throughout the 34-day conflict, despite a heavy Israeli bombing campaign.

Hezbollah has long touted its live broadcasts as a challenge to Israeli spyware, and its ability to broadcast against all odds has been a source of pride for the group. But this week’s attacks on its wireless equipment have shattered that aura. Hezbollah has been shaken.

Ngoc Anh (according to CNN)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/nhung-dau-hieu-cho-thay-hezbollah-dang-o-the-yeu-post313163.html