Threat to target Beirut if Hezbollah attacks North Israel

Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz threatened on Sunday to target the Lebanese capital, Beirut, if Hezbollah launches any attack on towns in North Israel.

2 November, 2025 12:47

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Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz issued a new threat on Sunday to target the Lebanese capital, Beirut, if Hezbollah launch any attack on towns in North Israel.

In an interview with Channel 14, Katz stated that Israel would respond to any threat, noting that US envoys had informed the Lebanese government of this.

He added that the United States is pressuring Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, indicating that Israel is giving these efforts a chance.

Katz's remarks came against the backdrop of escalating military tensions in Lebanon in recent days and ongoing speculation about Israel's intention to intensify its operations.

In a related development, Israeli Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa'ar, said via X Platform, that the rearmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon would have serious repercussions for Israel's security and the future of Lebanon, emphasizing that terrorism has become entrenched in Lebanon and that its eradication is essential for the stability and security of the region.

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