Nasrallah in a televised speech for Ramadan said, “Netanyahu has failed to achieve any of the war’s targets, even Rafah operation will not offer you an image of victory. Israel is short of soldiers and generals, is recruiting ultra-Orthodox Jews for army. Israel has admitted its soldiers are paying very high price in regime's onslaughts. Israeli Army Exhausted, Will Lose War Even If It Invades Rafah. One of the signs of defeat for the enemy is that the occupation is negotiating with Hamas in the sixth month of the war. Hamas is negotiating today on behalf of the resistance and not from a position of weakness, and it sets the conditions.”  



It's important to approach statements from military commanders with caution, as they can often be intended for various purposes, including propaganda or strategic messaging. Additionally, without independent verification, it's challenging to ascertain the accuracy of such claims.

As of my last update in January 2022, Iran and Israel have a long history of tensions and regional rivalry, but open military conflicts between them have been relatively rare and typically involve proxy actions rather than direct confrontations.

Statements like those attributed to General Hajizadeh should be viewed in the context of the broader geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East and the ongoing tensions between Iran and its adversaries.

Saudi Arabia has increased arrests of citizens for social media posts linked to the Gaza war, indicating a tough stance on critics of Israel. The number of people arrested since October 7 is unknown. Saudi and Israel were in talks for a potential neutralization deal until October 7, but the talks were halted after Hamas attacked Israel and the subsequent Gaza war. There has been a significant increase in prison population due to the online clampdown.