A senior Israeli official has conceded that Israel underestimated Hezbollah’s involvement in the ongoing conflict, facing simultaneous attacks from both Iran and Lebanon. The official indicated that the intensity of Hezbollah’s response was unexpected, suggesting the current war may extend beyond previous conflicts. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed the necessity of confronting Iran, highlighting its longstanding hostility towards Israel and the U.S., while emphasizing the importance of U.S. cooperation.
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