Defense Minister Katz Warns Hezbollah of Devastating Blow in Lebanon
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Defense Minister Israel Katz warned from Lebanon that Hezbollah would face severe consequences, including territorial loss and the displacement of over a million Shiites, if it joined Iran in an attack on Israel. Katz stated that the IDF is prepared for a maneuver that would expand Israel's security zone into southern Lebanon and target Beirut's Dahieh district. The remarks were made during a visit to Lebanon.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah of severe consequences if it joins Iran in attacking Israel.
- Katz stated that southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh and the Litani River, would become part of Israel's security zone.
- Hezbollah's Dahieh district in Beirut would be evacuated and its infrastructure targeted, Katz said.
- Over a million Shiites could be displaced within Lebanon, according to the Defense Minister.
- The IDF is prepared for the described maneuver, Katz asserted.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning from Lebanon, stating that if Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on Israel, the organization will suffer a severe blow and lose additional territory in southern Lebanon.
Katz specified that areas in Nabatieh and the Litani River region would become part of Israel's permanent security zone. He added that the IDF is prepared for such a maneuver. Furthermore, the Dahieh district in Beirut would be evacuated, and its "terror infrastructure" would be struck, potentially displacing over a million Shiites within Lebanon.
The Defense Minister's remarks were accompanied by a photograph from his office.