Israel Warns Lebanon of Possible Strikes on Hezbollah
Threat of escalated conflict comes amid push to close tunnels and concerns about Iran’s influence
TEL AVIV—Israel has warned Lebanon that it would strike Hezbollah in Lebanese territory if its militia doesn’t stop making precision-guided missiles with Iranian help, U.S. and Israeli officials said.
Israeli officials are concerned that Iranian-supplied weapons and materials could transform Hezbollah’s missiles into precision-guided munitions capable of homing in on Israeli targets. Such weapons could erode Israel’s technological military advantage in the region and complicate efforts to defend its northern border and cities.
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