By Joel Leyden
Israel News Agency / Jewish News Agency
Jerusalem, Israel — August 8, 2024 … A message from Israel’s Minister of Defense to the people of Lebanon:
Citizens of Lebanon,
Shiite Iran and those who submit [to its ideology], led by Hezbollah, have taken Lebanon and its people hostage for the sake of narrow sectarian interests.
The State of Israel seeks peace, prosperity and stability on both sides of the northern border. Therefore, we will not allow Hezbollah terrorists to destabilize the border and the region.
If Hezbollah continues its aggression, Israel will fight it, with all its might.
Remember Nasrallah’s regret following the dangerous and miscalculated adventure he embarked on, in August 2006 – learn the lesson of the past so as not to fall into a dangerous scenario in August 2024.
“He who plays with fire may expect destruction” [translated from an Arabic saying].
The United States warned Iran that it would suffer a devastating blow if it launches a major attack on Israel. The warning has been conveyed to Tehran both directly and through intermediaries, a US official said without elaborating.
“The United States has sent clear messaging to Iran that the risk of a major escalation if they use Hezbollah and other proxies create a significant retaliatory attack against Israel is extremely high.”
The U.S. official stated that the U.S. military would not remain passive. That the United States now has 4 aircraft carriers, dozens of ships and hundreds of combat jets ready to respond.
An Israeli security source stated: “If Iran believes that they can slaughter 1,200 innocent Israeli citizens via Hamas on October 7, murder Druze and Christian children and walk away from more terror attacks, they are very wrong. We will turn Tehran into a parking lot without cars. Iran, which is the third-largest oil reserve holder in the world will have no oil after an attack on Israel.”
