Defense Minister Israel Katz met this morning (Tuesday) with the UN special envoy to Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister of Defense emphasized that the State of Israel will not compromise on the sense of security of the residents of the north, and that their return to their homes is the ultimate goal. Therefore, a situation in which Hezbollah re-arms and strengthens in Lebanon under the closed eyes of UNIFIL and the Lebanese army will no longer be possible.
Minister Katz clarified that the implementation of the arrangement must include effective and uncompromising enforcement mechanisms, and that it is the responsibility of the various oversight mechanisms to prevent the smuggling of weapons into Hezbollah's hands from all borders, and to prevent the unauthorized production of any weapons on Lebanese territory and the establishment of new terrorist infrastructures.
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Defense Minister Katz made it clear that the Israeli government will demonstrate zero tolerance for violations, and will act resolutely to realize its security interests and will continue to uphold its right to protect its citizens from any threat, at any time and anywhere: "If you don't do it, we will, and with great force.".
He threatened: "Whatever was will not be. We will act against any threat, anytime, anywhere; we demand effective enforcement from UNIFIL, every house in southern Lebanon that is rebuilt and a terrorist base is established in it will be destroyed, every terrorist arming and organization will be attacked, every attempt to smuggle weapons will be thwarted, and every threat to our forces or Israeli citizens will be destroyed immediately.".
