Israel Warns Hezbollah Against Joining Iran Conflict as Missile Strikes Escalate
"I suggest the Lebanese proxy be cautious and understand that Israel has lost patience with terrorists who threaten it," Katz said in a statement.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, warned the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on Friday against entering the Iran-Israel war. His warning came after Hezbollah, an ally of the Islamic Republic, stated it would act "as we see fit."
"I suggest the Lebanese proxy be cautious and understand that Israel has lost patience with terrorists who threaten it," Katz said in a statement, adding that "if there is terrorism -- there will be no Hezbollah."
On the morning of June 13, Israel launched an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities and ballistic missile factories using warplanes and drones, resulting in the deaths of several Iranian military leaders and atomic scientists.
In retaliation, Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles into Tel Aviv and Haifa late Friday night, destroying numerous buildings and homes. The attacks are ongoing.
