Hezbollah Warns Israel: "Bloodshed" for Killing Lebanese Civilians

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has issued a warning to Israel, stating that they will pay a price "in blood" for the killing of Lebanese civilians. This comes after an Israeli air raid resulted in the deaths of 10 Lebanese civilians, including five children. Nasrallah made these remarks during a televised speech on Friday, emphasizing that the massacre would only strengthen Hezbollah's determination. He also mentioned that the group would increase its presence, strength, and operations. Shortly after Nasrallah's speech, Hezbollah claimed to have targeted an Israeli army facility in occupied territory with missiles. The ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and the Israeli military has escalated along the Lebanon-Israel border. The violence began when Hamas, a Palestinian ally of Hezbollah, launched an assault from the Gaza Strip into Israel. In response, Israel conducted heavy bombardment of Gaza. These cross-border attacks have resulted in the deaths of over 200 people in Lebanon, including Hezbollah fighters, Israeli soldiers, and civilians. Hezbollah officials have stated that they will cease their attacks on Israeli military posts once Israel's assault on Gaza ends. However, there are concerns that the situation could spiral into a full-blown conflict, with tens of thousands of people displaced and regional tensions reaching new heights. Efforts to halt the violence have been made, including a proposal delivered by France to Lebanon and Israel aimed at ending hostilities and resolving the disputed Lebanon-Israel border. The United Nations secretary-general's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, has also called for an end to the violence. Meanwhile, Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, urged calm and condemned attacks on civilians. On the Israeli side, Foreign Minister Israel Katz stated that Hezbollah is a proxy controlled by Iran, and that Israel will act to remove them from the border if a diplomatic solution is not found. He also called on world leaders to pressure Hezbollah and Iran to halt the attacks. In the midst of these developments, Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-abdollahian, reaffirmed that war is not a solution. However, he praised Hezbollah and the resistance in Lebanon for their role in deterring and challenging Israel's attacks. He also stated that Iran will continue to strongly support the resistance in Lebanon, as they view Lebanon's security as their own and that of the region.