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Israel's Defense Minister Threatens Hezbollah Leaders

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Defense Minister Israel Katz conducted an operational tour of the northern border and security zones in southern Lebanon, warning the terrorist organization Hezbollah of severe consequences if it joins Iran in an attack on Israel. Katz stated that the IDF is prepared for a ground maneuver that would expand Israel's security zone into southern Lebanon, making areas in Nabatieh and the Litani River region a permanent Israeli security zone.

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01Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hezbollah of severe retaliation and territorial loss if it joins Iran in attacking Israel.
02Katz stated that areas up to the Litani River and Nabatieh would become part of Israel's permanent security zone.
03The IDF is prepared for a ground maneuver in southern Lebanon to expand the security zone, Katz asserted.
04Katz threatened to evacuate over one million Shiites northward to the Awali and Zahrani rivers and target Beirut's Dahieh district.
05The Defense Minister toured frontline villages in southern Lebanon and received a briefing on Operation "Silver Plow" to destroy terrorist infrastructure.
06Katz directly threatened Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Naim Qassem with elimination during his border visit.
07Senior military commanders, including Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo and Brig. Gen. Yuval Gez, accompanied Katz on the operational tour.

Accompanied by senior military commanders, including Northern Command chief Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo and 91st Division commander Brig. Gen. Yuval Gez, Katz visited frontline villages and received a briefing on Operation "Silver Plow," which aims to destroy terrorist infrastructure. Katz praised the soldiers and reiterated that Israel will not withdraw from its security zones in Lebanon and Syria.

Katz warned that a potential escalation would involve evacuating the entire Shiite population up to the Awali and Zahrani rivers northward, as well as evacuating and targeting Beirut's Dahieh district. This maneuver could displace over one million Lebanese Shiites to enable powerful strikes against terrorist infrastructure and remove drone threats. Katz also issued direct threats of elimination against Hezbollah leaders, referencing the late Hassan Nasrallah and warning his deputy, Naim Qassem.

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