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Iran-Backed Fighters Ready To Join Hezbollah In Lebanon-Israel Conflict

Houthi fighters march during a rally of support for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and against the U.S. strikes on Yemen outside Sanaa on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Thousands of fighters from I

Recent tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border have raised concerns about a potential escalation into a full-blown war, with Iran-backed groups expressing readiness to support Hezbollah in the conflict. The situation intensified following an Israeli airstrike that killed a senior Hezbollah military commander, prompting retaliatory attacks from Hezbollah into northern Israel.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah revealed that militant leaders from various countries have offered to send fighters to assist Hezbollah, although the group already boasts a significant force of over 100,000 fighters. Nasrallah hinted at the possibility of additional support in the event of an all-out war.

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