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Israeli Defense Minister Katz Blames Trump for Halting Attacks on Hezbollah in Beirut

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 29, 2026

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for halting Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Beirut, accusing him of linking Iranian and Lebanese conflict zones to advance American interests. Katz warned that Israel would continue military actions in Lebanon if attacks on Israeli communities persist, despite Trump's opposition to escalation.

01Israel Katz blames Trump for stopping Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Beirut.
02Katz says Trump linked Iran and Lebanon conflicts to promote U.S. negotiation interests.
03Katz regrets this linkage but calls it a U.S. strategic move.
04He threatened strikes on Beirut's Dahieh district if Israeli communities are attacked.
05Katz confirmed Israel will respond strongly to any attacks on its communities.
06Israeli military operations inside Lebanon will continue regardless of ceasefire talks.

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