Israel Warns Hezbollah of Territorial Losses in Lebanon if Attacking
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah on October 14 that it would lose territory in Lebanon if it attacked Israel. Katz, visiting IDF troops in southern Lebanon, stated the army is ready for a ground operation. He suggested Israel could annex areas up to the Litani River as a security zone if attacked. The warning signals heightened regional tensions.
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- Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah of territorial losses if it attacks Israel.
- Katz visited IDF positions in southern Lebanon with senior military officials.
- Hezbollah would suffer a "heavy blow" and lose territory if it joined Iran's attack.
- Israel might annex parts of southern Lebanon, including areas near Nabatieh and the Litani River.
- The IDF is prepared for a ground operation, according to the defense minister.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stern warning to Hezbollah on Wednesday, October 14, stating that the militant group would face significant territorial losses in Lebanon if it joined Iran in attacking Israel. Katz made these remarks during a visit to IDF positions in southern Lebanon, accompanied by General-Major Rafi Milo, commander of the Northern Military District, and other senior officers.
Katz emphasized that the IDF is prepared for a ground operation and that such an attack by Hezbollah would result in a "heavy blow" to the organization. He further elaborated that the Israeli army could occupy new areas in southern Lebanon, potentially including territories around Nabatieh and the Litani River, to establish a permanent Israeli security zone.
The minister's statement underscores the escalating tensions and the potential for a wider conflict involving Iran and its proxies in the region.
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