Signs that Hezbollah is on the back foot

The second clue is that Nasrallah's speech, his first since the two attacks targeting thousands of Hezbollah wireless devices earlier this week, was most likely pre-recorded.

The speech on September 19th was advertised as being broadcast live, but about 20 minutes later, when Israel dropped flares on the Lebanese capital, shaking the entire city, the rebel leader showed no sign of wavering or mentioning the incident in his speech.

People watch Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's televised speech on September 19. Photo: AFP

"There is no doubt that we have suffered a major blow," Nasrallah stated on September 19. "(This) is unprecedented in Lebanese history, and possibly unprecedented in the history of conflict with Israel across the entire region."

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

Nasrallah vowed retaliation but did not elaborate. He said the attack "will be accounted for and punished fairly."

In his speech, Nasrallah praised the strategic achievements of nearly a year in the confrontation with Israeli forces at the Lebanon-Israel border. He also declared that he would continue attacking Israeli positions until the Israeli offensive in Gaza ends.

In response to Israel's threat to create a security buffer zone in Lebanon's southern border region, Nasrallah issued a challenge, "welcoming" the Israeli army into territory that he said Hezbollah fighters would quickly seize the opportunity to attack.

Meanwhile, in Lebanon, people remain reeling from the attacks, which have overwhelmed hospitals with many injured, mostly with deep wounds to the eyes and face.

Hezbollah may back down to discuss methods again. During the 2006 war, the militant group's Al-Manar television channel broadcast throughout the 34-day conflict, despite intense Israeli bombing campaigns.

Hezbollah has long touted its live broadcasts as a challenge to Israeli spyware, and the ability to broadcast despite any difficulties has been a source of pride for the group. But attacks on its wireless equipment this week 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