Israel Asks Lebanon to Prevent Hezbollah Opening New Front in Iran Conflict
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israel has urged Lebanon, via U.S. mediators, to prevent Hezbollah from opening a new front if war with Iran reignites, warning of renewed conflict in Lebanon. The Israeli Air Force has also intensified strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Israeli officials anticipate potential U.S. strikes on Iran and are coordinating militarily with the U.S. and Gulf states, while expressing pessimism about Iran-Qatar diplomatic efforts.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel has asked Lebanon to stop Hezbollah from opening a new front in a potential Iran conflict.
- Israel warned Lebanon that Hezbollah involvement would restart fighting in Lebanon.
- The Israeli Air Force has increased strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
- Israeli officials expect potential U.S. strikes on Iran and are coordinating with the U.S. and Gulf states.
- Israeli officials are pessimistic about Iran-Qatar diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis.
Israel has formally requested that the Lebanese government, through American mediators, take steps to prevent Hezbollah from opening a new front should war with Iran resume. According to reports from Israel's Kan public broadcaster on Monday evening, Jerusalem is specifically demanding that the Lebanese army redeploy and establish roadblocks in areas inhabited by members of the Shiite terrorist organization. An Israeli security source told Kan that Israel has warned Beirut that any Hezbollah intervention in a new conflict with Iran, particularly under Tehran's pressure, would lead to a resumption of fighting in Lebanon. This warning comes despite ongoing direct discussions between the two countries in recent months.
Concurrently, the Israeli Air Force has intensified its strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon over the past three weeks. These operations primarily target open areas where the Lebanese army has not yet deployed, reportedly due to a lack of personnel, motivation, and operational capabilities. Israel is thus continuing its efforts to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure while preparing for a potential resumption of hostilities with Iran.
Kan reports that Israeli officials believe U.S. President Donald Trump might order new strikes against Iran in the coming days. In anticipation of this, consultations have been held with several Gulf countries, including signatories of the Abraham Accords. Discussions also took place this past weekend between senior officials from the IDF and the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as part of ongoing military coordination. A joint U.S.-Israeli operation targeting Iranian nuclear and energy facilities is reportedly being considered in the event of a new offensive.
Finally, several Israeli officials interviewed by Kan expressed pessimism regarding the prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough in current discussions between Iran and Qatar aimed at de-escalating the crisis.
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