Israel's Defense Minister Warns Hezbollah of Severe Retaliation
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Defense Minister Israel Katz visited Lebanon and warned Hezbollah that an attack alongside Iran would result in severe retaliation and territorial loss in southern Lebanon. Katz stated that areas near Nabatieh and the Litani River could become part of Israel's permanent security zone, and the IDF is prepared for a maneuver. He also threatened that Beirut's Dahieh district would be targeted and evacuated if Hezbollah attacks, and warned of the potential elimination of Hezbollah's deputy leader, Na'im Qassem.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah of severe retaliation and territorial loss if it attacks Israel alongside Iran.
- Katz stated that areas in southern Lebanon, including near Nabatieh and the Litani River, could become part of Israel's permanent security zone.
- The Israeli military is prepared for a maneuver in Lebanon in response to potential Hezbollah aggression.
- Beirut's Dahieh district would be evacuated and its terror infrastructure targeted if Hezbollah attacks Israel.
- Katz threatened the potential elimination of Hezbollah's deputy leader, Na'im Qassem.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Hezbollah on Tuesday, stating that if the organization attacks Israel alongside Iran, it will face a "severe blow" and lose additional territory in southern Lebanon. Katz made these remarks during a visit to Lebanon, where he toured with the commander of the Northern Command and the commander of Division 91. He received a briefing on Operation "Silver Plow," aimed at destroying terror infrastructure, and praised the soldiers' efforts.
Katz emphasized that Israel would not withdraw from its security zones, indicating that areas in the vicinity of Nabatieh and the Litani River could become part of Israel's permanent security zone. He added that the IDF is prepared for a maneuver in such a scenario. The minister further warned that in the event of an attack, Beirut's Dahieh district would be evacuated and its terror infrastructure targeted.
Addressing Na'im Qassem, the deputy secretary-general of Hezbollah, Katz stated, "He could completely destroy it, until he too is eliminated," referring to the Shiite community in Lebanon.
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