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Israel Warns of Prospect of All-Out War with Hezbollah Amid Rising Tensions

Israel Warns of Prospect of All-Out War with Hezbollah Amid Rising Tensions

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Hezbollah released drone footage claiming to show its surveillance of Haifa, a port city in Israel. The 9-minute video allegedly taken by a drone appears to depict residential areas north of Haifa, military boats, ships, and oil storage depots. This move has been interpreted as a thinly veiled threat against the city. In response, Israeli Foreign Minister warned of an "all-out war" with Hezbollah, while generals announced plans for an offensive into Lebanon. The situation is further complicated by the presence of US envoy Amos Hochstein in Lebanon, attempting to ease tensions following an increase in cross-border fire between Israel and Hezbollah over the past eight months.

Israel Katz
Israel Foreign Ministry
1. In an all-out war, Hezbollah will be destroyed and Lebanon will be severely beaten.
David Mencer
Israeli Government
1. Whether diplomatically or militarily one way or another, we will ensure the safe and secure return of Israelis to their homes in northern Israel. That is not up for negotiation. Oct. 7 cannot happen again anywhere in Israel or on any of Israel's borders.
Amos Hochstein
White House
1. We have seen an escalation over the last few weeks. And what President Biden wants to do is avoid a further escalation to a greater war.
2. The conflict … between Israel and Hezbollah has gone on for long enough.