Israel defence minister says Hezbollah chief 'playing with fire' that will 'burn Lebanon'

Author: AyobamiPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Israel

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Israel defence minister says Hezbollah chief 'playing with fire' that will 'burn Lebanon'

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Hezbollah's defiance would bring catastrophic consequences for Lebanon after the group's leader, Naim Qassem, rejected proposed direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. Katz stated that if the Lebanese government continues to take cover under Hezbollah, it risks igniting a fire that would engulf the country. He conveyed these concerns during a meeting with UN envoy to Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.

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