Iraq’s Hezbollah threatens to attack U.S. military supporting Israel

Hezbollah in Lebanon condemns U.S. involvement

The leader of the Iraqi Shia Kataib Hezbollah threatened the United States on Wednesday over the support of Israel after the surprise attack by Hamas on Saturday.

U.S. President Joe Biden warned armed groups against entering the war.

In a statement, Ahmad “Abu Hussein” al-Hamidawi announced the Iranian-backed “Brigades of the Party of God” were ready to retaliate with “missiles, drones, and special forces.”

Israel reported firing missiles at southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Hezbollah reported firing missiles at Israeli soldiers and condemned the U.S. intervention.

Local 10 News partners ABC News, The Associated Press, and CNN contributed to this report.

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