Israel Warns Iran's Hezbollah Grip Threatens Lebanon Talks as 5 Soldier Deaths Underscore Ongoing War
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 21
Israel Warns Iran's Hezbollah Grip Threatens Lebanon Talks as 5 Soldier Deaths Underscore Ongoing War
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 21
Summary
Danny Danon said Iran’s continued backing of Hezbollah in Lebanon is a warning sign for wider Middle East diplomacy and shows Tehran still wants leverage on Israel’s border.
Five Israeli soldiers’ deaths, Danon said, rebut claims that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is prolonging the fighting for political survival and instead show why operations remain necessary.
Israel is still talking with Lebanon’s government, but Danon said any new Hezbollah attack would trigger retaliation and accused Iran of trying to sabotage the negotiations through its proxy.
U.S.-backed diplomacy is continuing in parallel: Vice President JD Vance is due at Switzerland talks with Iranian officials, while President Isaac Herzog said any durable deal must disarm Hezbollah.