Israel May Act Against Lebanon Within Two Weeks, Diplomatic Warnings Indicate
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Diplomatic warnings suggest Israel may launch a military operation against Lebanon within two weeks, following threats from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lebanese authorities are increasing pressure on Hezbollah, investigating arms smuggling and funding, and considering transferring a sensitive explosives case to a special judicial body. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has ordered enhanced security measures and law enforcement, while Hezbollah warns of internal unrest if pressure continues.
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- Diplomatic warnings indicate Israel might conduct a military operation in Lebanon within two weeks.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued threats that precede these warnings.
- Lebanese authorities are investigating Hezbollah's arms smuggling and funding sources.
- President Joseph Aoun ordered stricter law enforcement and increased security in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah warns of dangerous internal unrest if pressure on the organization continues.
Diplomatic messages conveyed to Lebanon warn of a potential Israeli military operation within the next two weeks, amid threats from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The warnings, reported by the Lebanese newspaper "Al-Modon," urge Beirut to be particularly vigilant and prepare for possible security escalation. International sources are reportedly behind these messages, highlighting a sensitive period for the Lebanese leadership.
Concurrently, pressure is mounting on the Hezbollah terror organization to avoid further involvement in conflict. Lebanese authorities are addressing security and legal issues related to Hezbollah's activities, including an investigation into a shipment of explosives that intensifies pressure on the group. Efforts are also underway to combat arms smuggling and Hezbollah's funding sources, including commercial activities related to pharmaceuticals.
Lebanese officials are reportedly considering transferring the explosives shipment investigation to the Judicial Council, a special body for serious national security cases. Such a move could lead to investigations of senior Hezbollah figures and potentially calls for the organization's disarmament, drawing parallels to past actions against the Lebanese Forces party in the 1990s.
In response to the escalating situation, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun convened a special security and military meeting. He ordered stricter law enforcement, the prevention of armed displays, and the confiscation of illegal weapons and ammunition. Aoun also directed an increase in the presence of internal security forces in southern Lebanese villages not under Israeli control, aiming to bolster resident security and administrative services.
Hezbollah views these developments as an attempt to tighten pressure and limit its operational space. Senior Hezbollah figures have intensified their rhetoric against the Lebanese government, warning that continued measures against the organization could lead to dangerous internal unrest.
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