Israel Has Lost Sovereignty in Its Northern Quadrant Because of Hezbollah Attack: Blinken
In a striking statement underscoring the severe cross-border tensions, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has declared that Israel "has effectively lost sovereignty" in its northern region due to sustained attacks by Hezbollah. The militant group, operating from southern Lebanon, has caused significant displacement of the Israeli population, amplifying fears of a broader regional conflict alongside the ongoing strife in Gaza. The gravity of Blinken's comments highlights the escalating situation where Hezbollah's rocket attacks have driven tens of thousands of Israelis from their homes. Speaking at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., Blinken emphasized that despite the unwillingness of key players—Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran—to engage in full-scale war, the persistent clashes could inadvertently lead to such a scenario. The Secretary of State's remarks come ahead of a critical diplomatic mission by Amos Hochstein, a senior White House official,
