The Hezbollah terror organization in Lebanon has been escalating its attacks against Israel since deciding to join the war that Hamas started on October 7th. Hezbollah has fired over 5,000 rockets, anti-tank missiles, and explosive UAVs from Lebanon at Israeli families, homes, and communities. Hezbollah’s increasing aggression is bringing us to the brink of what could be a wider escalation, one that could have devastating consequences for Lebanon and the entire region. Hezbollah is jeopardizing the future of Lebanon to act as a shield for Hamas—the same Hamas terrorists who murdered the elderly, raped women, burned children, and kidnapped Jews, Muslims, and Christians during their massacre on October 7th.

When we say that we will not let October 7th happen again on any of our borders, we mean it. Because of Hezbollah’s refusal to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, its military infrastructure, weapons, and attacks on Israel from the area south of the Litani River in southern Lebanon, and Lebanon’s failure to enforce 1701 on Hezbollah, Israel will take the necessary measures to protect its civilians. Until security along our border with Lebanon is restored, one way or another, we will ensure the safe and secure return of Israelis to their homes in Northern Israel. This is not up for negotiation.

Iran’s terror proxies continue to drag the region towards destruction. Israel will continue fighting against Iran’s axis of evil on all fronts—in Gaza, in Lebanon, and other fronts—as we work towards a more secure future for the entire Middle East. October 7th cannot and will not happen again on any of Israel’s borders. Israel has a duty to defend the people of Israel, and we will fulfill that duty at all costs.