The American agency "Bloomberg" indicated that "Israel is intensifying its preparations for a potential 'all-out war' with Hezbollah," amid rising risks stemming from new developments in the conflict with Iran and its affiliated armed factions. The agency quoted the Israeli army saying that "Israel is currently putting measures in place to confront hostilities 'if necessary'," which includes additional military training for ground, naval, and air forces in the northern part of the country.
The Israeli army stated in a report that "local leaders in the region have been briefed on the operations to expedite readiness for continued combat." It added that "additional storage facilities are being established to enable rapid and extensive mobilization of Israeli army forces to the front line."
Israel’s largest underground hospital, located in Jerusalem, is preparing for the worst-case scenarios amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah on the northern front, according to a field report published by the British "Sky News" network.
**150,000 Missiles and Shells**
Bloomberg cited a senior Israeli official saying that "Hezbollah is one of the most powerful armed factions in the Middle East, believed to possess around 150,000 missiles and shells, some with a range long enough to reach nearly anywhere in Israel." If a "comprehensive war" breaks out, Israeli estimates indicate that "the basic scenario involves the firing of up to 5,000 rockets daily from Lebanon, along with several hundred more from other Iranian proxies in Yemen, Iraq, and Syria," according to the Israeli official, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the information.
The official stated that "Hezbollah is likely to attempt to strike infrastructure facilities, such as power stations and water pipes, as well as seaports, airports, and communication sites." According to the American agency, Israel "has been preparing for war with Hezbollah for over 15 years, having established a national emergency body to coordinate between governmental ministries, local authorities, and other agencies to prepare for any sudden attack."
