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How capable is Hezbollah of fighting a war against Israel?

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Ralph Martin
June 21, 2024

As Israel and the militant Islamist militia Hezbollah trade fire, there are widespread fears that a full-scale war might be next. How advanced are Hezbollah's military capabilities compared to Israel's modern defense forces?

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