In response to the Canadian foreign minister’s statement, Katz emphasized the need for international pressure on Iran to force Hezbollah to withdraw its forces beyond the Litani River. Katz warned that time is running out and urged quick action to prevent a situation where residents of northern Israel cannot return to their homes.
Meanwhile, Chief of Staff Major General Herzi Halevi recently visited air defense batteries on the northern border and issued a strong message to Hezbollah. Halevi asserted that Israel possesses superior capabilities and will use them when necessary to protect its people and secure the region. The goal is to create a safer reality, enable residents to return safely, and rebuild a stronger community after any potential conflict.
Hezbollah’s Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah made threats against Israel, suggesting that an invasion of the Galilee region is still on the agenda. Nasrallah warned that Hezbollah has a significant arsenal of weapons and the ability to target locations across Israel with rockets and drones. Nasrallah vowed to fight without borders or rules, suggesting a potentially dangerous escalation of tensions in the region.