Israel has by far the more powerful military force, however, the militant group Hezbollah can draw on some 20,000 full-time fighters, with tens of thousands of reservists as well as a huge arsenal of potent weapons.
Concern is growing about the risk of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon declaring all-out war with Israel. Such a conflict would be of an order of magnitude far greater and deadlier than Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza given the size and capabilities of the Lebanese force. A sudden escalation yesterday in strikes by Hezbollah against targets across the border in the north of Israel is an ominous sign.
Two heavily armed aircraft carrier strike groups have been moved to the region, with the ability to strike against any perceived threat to US assets or allies. Significant diplomatic efforts are also under way, with messages being relayed to Tehran and Hezbollah to caution against igniting a regional war.
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