Israel Warns Lebanon of Broad Military Action if Hezbollah Joins Iran Conflict
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Israel has sent strong warnings to Lebanon, threatening a major military response and potential blockades if Hezbollah joins any conflict with Iran, according to Lebanese newspaper Al-Modon. The messages indicate Israel could expand its ground operations and target the Lebanese state. These warnings come amid Israeli concerns about Iran's Quds Force potentially orchestrating attacks from Lebanon and Syria.
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- Israel warned Lebanon of a large-scale military operation if Hezbollah joins a conflict with Iran.
- Israel may expand its operations into new areas of Lebanon and impose a blockade.
- The Lebanese government would be held accountable for Hezbollah's actions.
- Israel suspects Iran's Quds Force is recruiting militants for attacks from Lebanon and Syria.
- Last weekend, Israel targeted a Syrian militant promoting terror plots under Iranian direction.
Lebanese newspaper Al-Modon reported on Monday that Israel has conveyed stern messages to Lebanon, warning of a large-scale military operation if Hezbollah joins any future conflict with Iran. According to the report, Israel indicated it might expand its operations into additional areas of Lebanon and could impose air, land, and sea blockades on the country. These warnings are part of Israel's preparations for a scenario where Hezbollah opens a new front against Israel in response to escalation with Tehran.
The messages reportedly include a threat of expanded ground operations by the IDF into new Lebanese territories beyond current operational zones. Israel also communicated that it might take measures against the Lebanese state itself, not just Hezbollah infrastructure. The potential imposition of a comprehensive blockade aims to pressure Beirut's authorities.
Israel's intent, as per the report, is to hold the Lebanese government accountable if it fails to prevent Hezbollah's involvement in a war with Iran and to ensure the terrorist organization is disarmed. This development follows recent Israeli suspicions that Iran's Quds Force is actively recruiting militants in Lebanon and Syria to carry out attacks inside Israel. Last weekend, Israeli forces reportedly targeted a Syrian militant, Yusuf Ali Al-Hasson, who was allegedly promoting terror plots in Syria under Iranian direction.