Israel defence minister says Hezbollah chief ‘playing with fire’ that will ‘burn Lebanon’
Monday, April 27, 2026
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Hezbollah’s refusal to engage in direct talks could trigger catastrophic consequences for Lebanon. He said the militant’s defiance is “playing with fire” that may ultimately “burn” the country. This threat raises the risk of heightened conflict on the Israel‑Lebanon border.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Monday that Hezbollah's defiance would bring catastrophic consequences for Lebanon, after the militant group's leader rejected proposed direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. The post Israel defence minister says Hezbollah chief ‘playing with fire’ that will ‘burn Lebanon’ appeared first on Vanguard News.