Israel's Defense Minister Galant has warned that Hezbollah is close to making a grave mistake, implying potential conflict with Lebanon. He stated that Beirut may end up in a situation similar to Gaza, suggesting a possible retaliatory siege. The minister also emphasized that Lebanon would bear the consequences, similar to the situation in Gaza. The escalating tensions have raised concerns in the Biden administration about potential wider conflict and involvement of the US and other countries.
"Some in the Biden administration are concerned Israel is trying to provoke Hezbollah and create a pretext for a wider war in Lebanon that could draw the US and other countries further into the conflict, Axios said..." https://t.co/QrWrdPxOBo
"Some in the Biden administration are concerned Israel is trying to provoke Hezbollah and create a pretext for a wider war in Lebanon that could draw the U.S. and other countries further into the conflict, according to sources briefed on the issue. Israeli officials flatly deny… https://t.co/V19ZZkvHU1 https://t.co/NNPYDFscz1
.@AnshelPfeffer Amid the Israel-Hamas war, Israel-Hezbollah escalation is a constant possibility, even if recent speeches by Hezbollah chief Nasrallah indicate he and his Iranian patrons would prefer Hamas to fight Israel down to the last Palestinian https://t.co/FrorZgXTNn
Defense Minister @yoavgallant warned that Hezbollah is pushing Lebanon towards war with Israel, and it was the Lebanese citizens who would pay the price. "What we can do in Gaza, we can also do in Beirut." https://t.co/7jKcEbe27B
NEW: Israeli defense minister threatens Nasrallah with retaliatory siege on Beirut “[Hezbollah] is close to making a grave mistake, the residents of Beirut may end up in the situation of the Gazans" https://t.co/joCMuk6Fd3
BREAKING: Israel's defense minister says that Hezbollah is close to making a 'grave mistake' and that 'Beirut may end up in the same situation as Gaza'
NEW - Israeli Defense Minister to Nasrallah: "Hezbollah is close to making a grave mistake. Beirut may end up in the same situation as Gaza." https://t.co/f3Ca0eFWEV
Israel Defense Minister Galant on the northern border: "Hezbollah is close to making a grave mistake - the residents of Beirut may end up in the same situation as Gaza where they are already raising a white flag and running away from home." https://t.co/HlvCvoRPCb
Israel Defense Minister Galant on the northern border: "Hezbollah is close to making a grave mistake - the residents of Beirut may end up in the same situation as Gaza where they are already raising a white flag and running away from home." https://t.co/Uk2eka9uNG