Israeli Defense Minister Says Actions Against Hezbollah in Lebanon Will Continue
On the 8th local time, Israeli Defense Minister Katz made the first official statement regarding the current conflict between Israel and Iran. He stated that the Israeli military will continue to take military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon and will strike the Dahieh area in southern Beirut when the organization attacks Israel.
Katz stated that any attack on northern Israeli communities will trigger a response from Israel against the Dahieh area, which will be treated "the same as northern Israeli communities."
Katz also stated that Israel "completely rejects Iran's threats," and that if Iran attempts to link Lebanon with Iran and attack Israel, it will face a "strong response." (Reporter Zhao Bing from the Central Station)
Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced that the Israeli military will continue operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. He stated that any attack on northern Israel will result in strikes on the Dahiyeh area of Beirut. Katz emphasized Israel's rejection of Iranian threats and warned of a strong response if Iran attempts to link Lebanon with attacks on Israel.
- Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated military actions will continue against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- Any attack on northern Israel will lead to strikes on Dahiyeh.
- Israel completely rejects threats from Iran regarding Lebanon.
- Iran will face a strong response if it attempts to link Lebanon with attacks on Israel.