Sa’ar stated via his account on the “X” platform: “Hezbollah, with the support of Iran, continues to intensify its efforts to rebuild and arm itself, and this poses a danger to Israel’s security, as well as a danger to the future of Lebanon.” He added, “Israel cannot bury its head in the sand in the face of this trend.”
He stressed, “We affirm our determination to expand the circle of normalization and peace in the Middle East.”
In a related context, the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that Tel Aviv has informed the United States of its intention to continue escalating its attacks inside Lebanese territory, amid growing American concern about the Lebanese government’s reaction to the recent military escalation.
The corporation also clarified that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold a small security meeting this evening to discuss the situation in Lebanon, in light of Hezbollah’s efforts to strengthen its military capabilities during the past months.
The corporation quoted a senior Israeli official as saying: “Hezbollah is trying, and succeeding in some stages, in restoring its offensive and defensive capabilities.”
