07.03.2026 18:47
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz announced to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that the Lebanese government would pay a heavy price if Hezbollah is not disarmed. Katz indicated that attacks could intensify, stating that they are prepared for attacks coming from Lebanon.
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz addressed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, threatening that the Lebanese government would pay a price if Hezbollah's disarmament was not ensured.
HEZBOLLAH THREAT TO LEBANON
Israeli Defense Minister Katz held a security situation assessment meeting attended by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate (AMAN) Shlomi Binder, and other senior commanders.
Reminding that attacks have been carried out against Lebanon as well as Iran, Katz stated that he wanted to convey a message to Lebanese President Aoun, threatening him as follows: "You and your side committed to fulfilling the agreement and ensuring the disarmament of Hezbollah, but this is not happening. If this situation continues, the Lebanese government and all of Lebanon will pay the price."
Katz conveyed the message that they would intensify attacks on the country if the Lebanese government did not take action. Claiming that there are no territorial demands from Lebanon, Katz asserted that they would not allow attacks on Israel from there.
ISRAEL'S ATTACKS ON LEBANON
In a statement made by the Israeli army on March 2, it was reported that sirens were activated in the north of the country after detecting missile launches from Lebanon.
Subsequently, the Israeli army announced that it had launched airstrikes across Lebanon, targeting the capital Beirut, and decided to expand its ground invasion in Lebanon, conducting intense attacks from the air and sea.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that 294 people had been killed and 1,023 injured in the attacks carried out by Israel on Lebanon since March 2.