Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Sunday that Hezbollah endangers the security of Lebanon and that of the entire region.
The Minister wrote on his X account that, “If this threat is not removed diplomatically, we will not hesitate to take military action.”
In a meeting with his French counterpart Catherine Colonna, Cohen said: “We discussed preventing war in the north by distancing Hezbollah from the border with Israel, in accordance with UN Resolution 1701.”
He then affirmed that the fight against “Iranian-funded terrorist organizations” is not only in the interest of Israel, but of the entire western world.
Since the conflict between Hamas and Israel started in the Gaza Strip last October 7, Hezbollah has launched rocket attacks on Israel on a near-daily basis.
In return, Israel shelled the south of Lebanon with airstrikes and artillery, killing tens of Hezbollah fighters and civilians.
