Putin Warns Netanyahu Against War on Lebanon

Diplomatic sources from "Nidaa Al-Watan" indicate ongoing communications with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent him from carrying out his threat of launching a wide-ranging war on Lebanon under the pretext of "punishing Hezbollah," a message he conveyed to major world leaders, including the United States, Russia, and France. The source clarified that Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Netanyahu of the dire consequences of launching an unexpected war on Lebanon, stating that its repercussions for both countries would be catastrophic. He noted that drones and missiles that take hours to travel from Iran to Israel would cover the distance in mere minutes if a war with Lebanon breaks out, and it would not be limited to the Lebanese front but would encompass all fronts. Consequently, Russia continues its efforts to prevent further escalation, advising Lebanon and, via several friendly nations, informing Hezbollah that if Israel responds to the Iranian strike, and Iran retaliates, Hezbollah should not get involved in this cycle of responses.