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Israel warns Lebanon it will hit civilian infrastructure, airport if Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran war — officials
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Footage shows an Israeli airstrike in the vicinity of Beirut’s international airport, as a passenger plane is seen taxiing in the background on November 14, 2024 (Screencapture: X used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
Israel has sent an indirect message to Lebanon that it would strike Lebanon hard, targeting civilian infrastructure, including the airport, in the event that Hezbollah gets involved in any US-Iran war, two senior Lebanese officials say.
The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese presidency do not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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