Israel-Hezbollah tensions rise as U.S. diplomat warns Lebanon to disarm the terrorist organization

Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Hezbollah

Israel has warned that it may increase strikes on Hezbollah, as a U.S. diplomat urged Lebanon to disarm the terrorist organization.

Hezbollah 'is playing with fire' - Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz

Minister Katz also accused Lebanese President Joseph Aoun of 'foot dragging' on the issue. The warning comes as a senior U.S. envoy cautioned Beirut that time is running out to disarm the Iranian-backed Lebanese faction.

A nearly year-old ceasefire has maintained calm between the Middle East neighbors, following a period of heightened tensions that had opened a second front to Israel’s war in Gaza against Hamas, the Palestinian ally of Iran.

Author's summary: Rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

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National Post National Post — 2025-11-03

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