JERUSALEM. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stern warning to Iran on Monday, declaring that no part of the Middle East is out of Israel’s reach, just two days after Israel assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group.
In a video released by his office, Netanyahu, addressing the Iranian people in English, stated, “There is nowhere in the Middle East Israel cannot reach. There is nowhere we will not go to protect our people and protect our country.” His remarks highlighted Israel’s readiness to take action to defend its national security.
The killing of Nasrallah represents one of the most significant blows to Hezbollah and Iran in decades. As a key figure in Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” which opposes Israeli and U.S. interests in the region, Nasrallah’s death is seen as a severe setback to both Hezbollah and Iran’s influence.
On Monday, Israel indicated that a land invasion of Lebanon was on the table following two weeks of intense airstrikes and the assassination of Nasrallah. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, addressing troops deployed along Israel’s northern border, said the military would use all necessary means to secure the return of citizens displaced by Hezbollah rockets during nearly a year of conflict.
“We will use all the means that may be required – your forces, other forces, from the air, from the sea, and on land. Good luck,” Gallant said, following a briefing from military commanders. He emphasized that while eliminating Nasrallah was a significant step, it was not the final goal. “The elimination of Nasrallah is an important step, but it is not the final one. In order to ensure the return of Israel’s northern communities, we will employ all of our capabilities, and this includes you.”
In response, Hezbollah’s deputy leader, Naim Qassem, made his first public statement since the airstrikes that killed Nasrallah, asserting that Hezbollah was fully prepared to confront any Israeli ground invasion and thwart its objectives in Lebanon.
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