The deputy leader of Hezbollah warns of escalating the conflict with Israel

In an interview with NBC News, Hezbollah's deputy leader, Naim Qassem, confirmed the group's involvement in the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and that the main goal of the group's participation is to “decrease the pressure on Gaza.” Naim Qassem said that further escalation by Israel could lead to "complete confrontation" and that Hezbollah's growing attacks were "a clear message that if the war expands, there will be serious consequences."