Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country will continue to strike Hezbollah “wherever necessary” despite the ceasefire and talks between the United States and Israel.
Israel has already taken the position that the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, but Iran says that continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon are tantamount to a “serious violation” of the agreement. Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also said that the ceasefire would apply to Lebanon, but US Vice President JD Vance likened it to a “misunderstanding.”
“Our message is clear: anyone who takes action against Israeli citizens will be targeted,” Yat-Yahu said in a statement. “We will continue to strike Hezbollah wherever necessary until we restore complete security to the residents of the northern areas,” he said.
Yat-Yahoo’s comments came after the Israeli military (IDF) confirmed the killing of Ali Yousef Harshi, the secretary and nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem.
Pakistan does not diplomatically recognize Israel and advocates a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue.
Israel Bloomberg asked Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon why Israel was not sending a delegation to Pakistan. Danon said that Israel would not participate in the talks with Islamabad, but “we trust America.”