If a second front opens against Israel on the border of the two states, Lebanon will face dire consequences. This was stated by the Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Russian Federation, Simona Halperin. RIA News.
The diplomat noted that he would not be jealous of Lebanon if a second front was opened. According to him, the consequences of a military operation against Israel for the Arab state “will be terrible.”
The situation in the Middle East escalated further on October 7, when thousands of armed militants from the radical Palestinian movement Hamas entered Israel from the Gaza Strip, attacked civilians and kidnapped more than 200 hostages. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was at war. A ground operation was launched, its aim was to bring back the hostages and completely destroy Hamas.
Lebanese Shiite organization Hezbollah announced its support for Hamas. Rocket attacks began on Israel, and the Israeli army began firing on Lebanese territory in response.
Formerly UN Secretary General acceptedHe said Lebanon could turn into “another Gaza” if tensions escalate.