Israel's Defense Minister warns of devastating consequences for Lebanon in potential war, as border exchanges of fire persist with Hezbollah.

Israel's Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, has warned that Israel could send Lebanon "back to the Stone Age" if a war breaks out between the two countries, as the UN's humanitarian chief warns that such a conflict could have "apocalyptic" consequences for the region. The border between Israel and Lebanon has witnessed daily exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an Iran-aligned Lebanese militant group, since the current war in Gaza began on October 7.

June 27, 2024
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