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Israel Threatens to Step Up Strikes on Hezbollah After Deadly Southern Lebanon Hit

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack is pressing Beirut to enter direct talks with Israel to check further escalation.

Overview

  • Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that operations will intensify and demanded that Lebanon fulfill commitments to disarm Hezbollah.
  • The Lebanese Health Ministry reported four people killed in Saturday’s strike in the Nabatiyeh district.
  • The Israeli military confirmed the strike, saying it targeted a Force Radwan member and that three other Hezbollah members were also killed.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of trying to rearm and said Israel will act in self-defense under the ceasefire terms.
  • Despite a November 2024 truce, Israel continues regular strikes in Lebanon and maintains control over five southern border points.