Lebanon president says Israeli strikes killing 11 send clear message on negotiations

Hezbollah issued a statement on Saturday warning that the recent Israeli airstrikes would “be met with an appropriate response.” The group, which controls large parts of southern Lebanon, said the warning was directed at Israel’s latest operations targeting what it described as “terrorist infrastructure” in the border region.

The declaration follows a series of Israeli attacks on positions in southern Lebanon and the disputed Shebaa Farms area, which have heightened tensions along the Israel‑Lebanon frontier. Hezbollah’s spokesperson emphasized that any further escalation would trigger a proportional reaction, signaling the militia’s readiness to defend its territory while urging regional actors to avoid a broader conflict. The warning underscores the fragile security situation and the potential for rapid escalation in the contested border zone.