Hezbollah showcases military might in simulated war with Israel.

Hezbollah staged a military exercise in southern Lebanon ahead of "Liberation Day" and in response to the recent escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza. The exercise included simulated attacks on Israeli flags and a wall simulating the border between Lebanon and Israel. A senior Hezbollah official stated that the exercise was meant to confirm their readiness to confront any aggression by Israel. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has been largely frozen since the 2006 war, but both sides frequently allude to their readiness for conflict in public statements.