Bouhabib: Any Israeli Attack on Our Territories Will Lead to Regional War

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in the caretaker government, Abdullah Bouhabib, affirmed in an interview with Al Jazeera from Antalya, Turkey, that "the government is consulting with 'Hezbollah' and this consultation is mandatory but does not mean there is a final decision." He pointed out that "international representatives conveyed to us Israel's threats, and our response was to withdraw from our territories," stressing that "any Israeli attack on our lands will not be a walk in the park and will lead to a regional war." He announced, "We want peace on the borders, but we are prepared for war if it is imposed on us." Bouhabib stated, "What matters to Israel is the return of the displaced people to the areas they fled from in the north," explaining that "we want a comprehensive solution with Israel regarding the borders and not half-measures," and emphasized that "we will not submit to Israeli orders." He clarified that "the French have proposed good ideas that we are studying and will respond to next week," noting that "Hezbollah and the Houthis announced that they will cease attacks if Israel stops the war on Gaza."