US sends Hezbollah a stern warning over Israel
The US warned Hezbollah of severe consequences if it attacks Israel, stating that any rocket attack would 'open the gates of hell' for the group and Lebanon. The warning came ahead of upcoming talks in Rome between Israel and Lebanon on pilot security zones.
The US sent a stern warning to Hezbollah through Lebanese channels, stating that any attack on Israel would lead to a major escalation and a strike on Hezbollah and Lebanon. The warning came ahead of upcoming talks between Israel and Lebanon in Rome, where the key topic will be defining the structure controlling the implementation of pilot security zones in southern Lebanon. Lebanon insists on a role for UNIFIL, while Israel expresses doubts. The US has refused to deploy its forces in southern Lebanon. The message emphasized that launching any missile or drone at Israel would 'open the gates of hell' for Hezbollah and Lebanon, and hostilities would no longer be limited to areas south of the Litani River. It also noted that in such a scenario, Netanyahu would not heed Trump's requests, and Trump would not respond to Lebanese authorities' calls to stop the war. The possible arrival of Saudi and Qatari emissaries in Beirut and a visit by the Lebanese president to Turkey are also reported.