British media: Netanyahu emphasizes to the US that Israel will maintain operational freedom to respond to threats on all fronts.

[Global Times Comprehensive Report] Reuters reported on the 24th, citing an unnamed Israeli source, that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu conveyed to U.S. President Trump that Israel would retain the freedom to take action in Lebanon to address threats. On the same day, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio accused Hezbollah of trying to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos."

The anonymous source told Reuters on the 24th that Netanyahu spoke with Trump on the evening of the 23rd, stating, "In last night's call with President Trump, the Prime Minister emphasized that Israel will maintain the freedom to act against threats on all fronts—including Lebanon; President Trump reaffirmed and expressed support for this principle." Trump had previously stated that Washington and Tehran had "largely agreed" on a memorandum of understanding regarding a peace agreement. According to the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened.

According to a report from AFP, Hezbollah leader Qassem stated on the 24th that in response to Israeli airstrikes and U.S. sanctions against the financial institution linked to Hezbollah, the Qard Hassan Association, "the people have the right to take to the streets to protest and overthrow the government." In response, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio condemned Hezbollah for "recklessly calling for the overthrow of the democratically elected government of Lebanon," stating that this Iran-aligned armed group "is actively trying to drag Lebanon back into chaos and destruction." (Yiven)