In this powder keg in the Middle East, there is a Shiite armed force from Lebanon that makes Israel's famous wall of steel begin to tremble. They are the Lebanese Allah Party, a religious organization that has caused Israel the most pain. Now that 130,000 rockets have been directed at Israel, the Allah sends the strongest signal that makes us want to learn more about the group and their military capabilities.
Background of the Lebanese Allah Party
The history of the Lebanese Allah Party dates back to the early 80s of the 20th century, when Israel invaded Lebanon with the goal of attacking the local Palestine Liberation Organization. However, the invasion provoked greater resistance from Shiite Muslims, who formed a new group, the Lebanese Allah Party.
At the heart of this group is Islamic fundamentalism, which sees Iran's Islamic Revolution as a model and firmly believes in introducing the Iranian model of Islam to Lebanon. Therefore, Iran became their main supporter, providing them with training, weapons and funding.
Allah the party's rocket arsenal
The Allah's greatest strength lies in their vast arsenal of rockets. It is estimated that they now have about 130,000 rockets of various types. That figure, while difficult to verify exactly, is enough to make Israel's military and intelligence agencies anxious.
These rockets are of various types, including:
- 107mm rockets: Iranian replicas of Type 63 107mm rockets for short-range attacks that can cover northern Israel.
- 122mm Hail rocket: Made in Russia with a longer range, posing a potential threat to central and southern Israel.
- 240mm Source Fire rocket: Iranian-made, with a range of more than 45 kilometers, covering most of Israel.
- 302mm Kahaba rocket: The maximum range can exceed 110 kilometers, covering almost the entire territory of Israel.
The combination of the number and range of these rockets gives the Allah potential to carry out wartime attacks on several cities in Israel. Israel's major cities, such as Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa, are within range, which worries Israel.
The threat of ballistic missiles
In addition to rockets, the Allah also has a range of ballistic missiles, including some Iranian-made models. These missiles have a longer range and can hit targets with precision. These include the Flying Cat Legs missile, which has a range of up to hundreds of kilometers, and longer-range models, with a range of up to 1,450 kilometers, covering the entire territory of Israel.
The presence of these ballistic missiles adds to Israel's defense complexity because of their potential to strike long-range targets, not just ground-based military installations. Israeli military bases, key installations and cities could all become potential targets, making Israel even more vulnerable.
Geopolitical challenges
The Allah's geography also adds to the challenge to Israel. The Lebanese Allah Party is located in Lebanon, close to Israel's northern border and closely linked to Syria. This makes it difficult for Israel to conduct a ground military operation because it faces other forces that work with the Allah, such as the Syrian government.
In addition, the Lebanese Allah Party has a large armed force, estimated to have close to 100,000 members. This means that ground combat will be extremely challenging, potentially resulting in massive casualties and destruction.
The role of the United States
In the face of Allah party threats, Israel may need U.S. support. Recent assessments suggest that Israel may struggle to win if the Allah parties are involved. This would force the United States to act, possibly intervening in the conflict, to defend its interests in the Middle East, as well as to support Israel.
130,000 rockets have been directed at Israel, the strongest signal sent by the Lebanese Allah. The group's arsenal of rockets and missiles is fraught with threats, especially given their range and accuracy. At the same time, the Allah's geography and large armed forces add to the geopolitical complexity.
This situation could lead to increased uncertainty in the Middle East, as well as possible international intervention. We must pay close attention to developments in the region, because the presence of the Allah Party has changed the strategic landscape of the entire Middle East. As one expert put it, it's a game in which every step can trigger conflict. Allah Party has sent the strongest signal, and it remains to be seen how the future evolves.