AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Israel’s Channel 13 revealed that Hezbollah’s proactive opening of fire occurred at a pivotal moment, effectively neutralizing a preemptive strike that was under consideration by Israel's political and security cabinet.
According to the report, in the hours leading up to the escalation of hostilities, a heated debate unfolded among Israeli ministers regarding the advisability of launching an early strike against Lebanon before the onset of missile fire. The Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army and the Minister of Israeli Security explicitly supported the option of preemptive action, while other Israeli ministers expressed skepticism about the ability to manage simultaneous conflicts on multiple fronts.
However, the progression of these discussions was abruptly interrupted by the receipt of an urgent operational report. Before a final decision could be made, the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Army addressed the ministers, stating, “Friends, Hezbollah's missiles are on their way.”
The network reported that Hezbollah’s launch at that precise moment altered the course of the meeting, shifting the discussion from a preemptive attack to managing an already-initiated conflict; a field situation that imposed itself on the political and military levels before a final decision was reached.
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