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Netanyahu Warns Lebanese of Gaza-like Destruction, Urges Uprising Against Hezbollah: AFP

Oct 8, 2024, 04:46 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a direct appeal to the citizens of Lebanon, urging them to rise up against Hezbollah. In a series of statements, Netanyahu warned that Lebanon could face destruction similar to Gaza if Hezbollah's influence is not curbed. He emphasized that Iran, which finances and arms Hezbollah, is the true conqueror of Lebanon and called on the Lebanese people to reclaim their country for future generations to live in peace and prosperity. Netanyahu's message, reported by AFP, aligns with Israeli President Isaac Herzog's call on Al Arabiya TV for Iranians and Lebanese to confront the Iranian axis of resistance.