Oct 12 V7N - Hezbollah is preparing for a prolonged conflict in southern Lebanon following a series of severe Israeli attacks that have killed its leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and other top commanders, according to sources close to the group. Despite these significant losses, the Iran-backed group has reorganized, setting up a new command center to direct rocket fire and ground operations against Israeli forces.

The group's military capabilities, including a large stockpile of precision missiles, remain largely intact, though Hezbollah has chosen not to deploy its most potent weapons yet. This decision appears to be part of a strategy to maintain strength for a long-term war of attrition. Israel has escalated its military campaign, sending ground troops into Lebanon and inflicting heavy casualties on Hezbollah fighters, while Hezbollah continues to engage in guerrilla tactics, including the use of tunnels and ambushes against Israeli troops.

The situation is part of a broader conflict with symbolic significance for Hezbollah, given its long-standing role in resisting Israeli incursions. However, the group's current operations are being closely watched by allies and adversaries alike to gauge its ability to sustain its resistance under intense Israeli pressure.

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