Hezbollah chooses not to engage in a full-scale conflict with Israel over Gaza - at least for the time being.

"The leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, finally addressed the recent violence in the Middle East, but his words were just as significant as what he chose not to say. He did not declare an all-out war on Israel, at least not at this time, and this was not unexpected in Lebanon. Nasrallah is aware that there is little desire in the country for another conflict with its powerful neighbor, considering the economic and political struggles Lebanon already faces. This deterrent is strengthened by the presence of two American aircraft carriers deployed in the eastern Mediterranean. Nasrallah delivered his speech to a segregated rally via video link from an undisclosed location, and both his supporters and those in Tel Aviv and Washington were hanging on to his every word. The Hezbollah leader stated that all options were on the table and the situation could escalate militarily depending on Israel's actions in Gaza and towards Lebanon. Cross-border attacks by Hezbollah have already increased, causing Israel to redirect its troops to the area. However, Hamas, the ally of Hezbollah, wants even more support. Nasrallah appeared somewhat defensive about the actions of his fighters, emphasizing the significance of their actions on the border. He revealed that 57 Hezbollah fighters had been killed in recent weeks and implied that there could be further escalation in the future. Nasrallah also claimed that the attacks by Hamas on 7 October were solely a Palestinian operation, unrelated to regional or international issues. The rally in Beirut's southern suburbs, the heartland of Hezbollah, was attended by dedicated supporters of the group, which is classified as a terrorist organization by many governments. While some expressed confidence in Nasrallah's leadership and readiness for war, others acknowledged the potential for a larger conflict if Hamas faces defeat in Gaza. If Israel achieves a victory in Gaza, it could lead to a much larger war involving Hezbollah."