Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hezbollah of an 'intensive war' if they violate the ceasefire in Lebanon. The fragile ceasefire, aimed at ending a deadly conflict, is under strain on its second day. The Israeli military also reported striking a Hezbollah weapons facility and opening fire on truce violators.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Hezbollah Thursday with an “intensive war” if it breaches a fragile Lebanon ceasefire, which on its second day is straining under pressure from both sides.
Hours before, the Israeli military said it struck a Hezbollah weapons facility in south Lebanon, where it said “terrorist activity was identified”. Earlier it opened fire on people it said were in breach of the truce.The ceasefire, which came into effect before dawn on Wednesday, seeks to end a war that has killed thousands in Lebanon and sparked mass displacements in both Lebanon and Israel.
“If necessary, I gave a directive to the ” to wage “an intensive war” in the event of any breach of the truce, Netanyahu said in an interview with Israeli broadcaster Channel 14. Earlier, the Israeli military had said “terrorist activity was identified in a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon,” adding that “the threat was thwarted” by its air force.“They targeted a forested area not accessible to civilians,” he said.
Then, Israel should begin a phased withdrawal without a vacuum forming that Hezbollah or others could rush into, the official said.
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