Israel warned Lebanon against Hezbollah involvement in confrontation with Iran

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According to Channel 14, the US conveyed a warning to Lebanon about devastating consequences if Hezbollah joins another war alongside Iran. According to the report, Israel has prepared military plans that include seizing major cities in southern Lebanon, a siege of the country's ports, and extensive strikes on Dahiyeh in Beirut.

According to Kan News and Arutz Sheva, in recent days Israel approached the Lebanese government through American mediation, demanding that the Lebanese army redeploy and set up checkpoints in areas where Hezbollah operatives live. According to a security source, the demand stems from concern that the organization would open a front with Israel if the confrontation with Iran resumes.

According to Arutz Sheva, Rubio conveyed to Lebanon's president a warning that Israel may expand its control south of the Litani River and strike the Dahiyeh quarter in Beirut if Hezbollah assists Iran. According to Kan News, Iran and Hezbollah conveyed a message to the leadership in Lebanon that the organization will not be part of the confrontation, and according to Arutz Sheva, the Lebanese leadership doubts these assurances.