Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed concerns regarding the military buildup of Hezbollah in Lebanon, stating that there will be consequences for Lebanon if the movement escalates the conflict with Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s efforts to avoid getting involved in Hezbollah’s provocations, focusing on removing explosive devices, securing the border, and neutralizing threats. He assured that Israel will continue to operate forcefully in the region, aiming for complete victory and the restoration of security. Netanyahu warned that if Hezbollah makes the mistake of initiating a wide-scale conflict, Lebanon will suffer the consequences.

The Times of Israel reports that Netanyahu stated, “We are constantly working in the area, despite our efforts not to engage in any of Hezbollah’s provocations. We remove the explosive devices, remove them from the border, and neutralize the threat. We will continue to operate with force in the area and achieve a complete victory.”

The Israeli Prime Minister further added, “We will restore security in the region and achieve victory. If Hezbollah makes a mistake and enters into a wide-scale conflict, it will bite Lebanon with its own hands.”

The significance of Netanyahu’s warning lies in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Hezbollah, a Lebanese militant group, is considered a threat by Israel due to its involvement in regional conflicts and its close ties with Iran. Israel has repeatedly taken action to prevent Hezbollah from obtaining advanced weaponry and has conducted targeted strikes against their positions in Syria and Lebanon.

The Times of Israel also mentions that this article is available in Russian, highlighting the international interest in the situation and the implications it may have on various regions. The involvement of Hezbollah in conflicts beyond Lebanon further complicates the already volatile situation in the Middle East.