The channel quoted high-level sources as confirming that “there will be no fortified place” if Hezbollah continues to strengthen its power, expressing increasing concern within the Israeli security establishment about the “rapid growth” of the party’s influence in northern Lebanon.
It pointed out that the Israeli army is closely monitoring the redeployment and improvements made by the party to field fortifications and logistical facilities that were damaged during the recent clashes, confirming that the party is “rebuilding its defensive and offensive system near Beirut.”
According to the report, Israel accuses the Lebanese government of complacency in the face of “increasing violations,” warning that “the continuation of this situation may lead to a direct response.”
This field development coincides with the escalating tension in southern Lebanon and the continuation of Israeli raids, amid the failure of diplomatic efforts aimed at disarming Hezbollah, while Washington warned that “time is running out for the Lebanese government” to fulfill its obligations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously pledged not to allow “Lebanon to become a new front against Israel,” stressing that “Hezbollah is trying to recover from the blows, but we will prevent that by all means.”
For his part, Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that the army “will intensify its operations in the south,” accusing the party of “playing with fire” and the Lebanese government of “procrastinating.”
In contrast, US diplomatic sources told Sky News Arabia that Washington “supports efforts to disarm Hezbollah and all armed groups outside the authority of the state,” and that it is closely monitoring developments on the ground.
