The Lebanese Hezbollah terror organization upped its anti-Israel rhetoric on Tuesday, saying it is fighting the Jewish state not just in solidarity with Hamas but also “in defense of Lebanon and its people.”

A statement released by the Iranian proxy group on Tuesday opened with, “Permission to fight has been granted to those for they have been wronged. And indeed, Allah [God] is competent to give them victory,” citing a verse from the Koran.

The Iranian proxy group claims its ongoing attacks are "in defense of Lebanon," not just in support of Hamas.{ai:summary}<p>Hezbollah intensified its anti-Israel statements, claiming its actions are in defense of Lebanon alongside support for Hamas. The group emphasized a religious justification for fighting, asserting that those wronged have permission to engage in battle.  </p><p>#military</p>

Tensions escalate as Hezbollah-Israel on the brink of an all-out war

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