Israel threatens Beirut strikes as Hezbollah fire continues; Smotrich posts 'Dahieh!'

Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that if Hezbollah does not stop attacking Israeli communities, Israel will strike terror targets in Beirut. The warning came as Hezbollah fired toward northern Israeli towns this morning. Finance Minister Smotrich responded on X with the word 'Dahieh!', a reference to the Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut. The IDF also reportedly told the political echelon that 'the existing situation in Lebanon is eroding', per a Hebrew-language news item cited by Desk intake.

3 developments

1. 14:37 · 7 JunLatest

   Netanyahu vows response to Hezbollah rocket fire but drops Beirut strike pledge

2. 10:32 · 7 Jun

   Israel threatens Beirut strikes as Hezbollah fire continues; Smotrich posts 'Dahieh!'

3. 10:31 · 7 Jun

   Two IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon; PM warns of strikes on Beirut

• Strong7 days ago · 14:23 · 14 JunNetanyahu confirms IDF strike on Hezbollah targets in Beirut's Dahiyeh
• Strong09:57 · 14 JunIsraeli ministers demand Netanyahu strike Hezbollah's Dahiyeh stronghold
• Strong2 days ago · 14:11 · 19 JunNetanyahu: Hezbollah will pay 'heavy price,' IDF instructed to strike with 'immense force'
• Strong5 days ago · 17:15 · 16 JunNetanyahu tells Trump southern Lebanon strikes 'light casualties' so far, expects Hezbollah to hold fire

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