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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement. 
Katz was on a visit to an Israeli military position in southern Lebanon.
“We defanged the snake, and if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani [River] and tries to violate the ceasefire, we will crush its head,” Katz said in the remarks shared by his office. 
He further said that we will not allow Hezbollah operatives to return to the southern villages. 
"We will not allow Hezbollah operatives to return to the southern villages and reestablish the terror infrastructure that will pose a threat to the northern communities,” he added.
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The minister stressed that Israel would make sure that the threat was removed. 
"We will ensure the removal of the threat and the restoration of security to allow the residents of the north to return safely to their homes,” Katz said.
<h2>Two Israelis charged for contact with Hezbollah </h2>
Two residents of Jerusalem were indicted for having contact with the Hezbollah group and providing them with information during the war. 
The two men, Abd al-Salam Qawasameh and Taar Asili, who are in their 30s, were in contact via a WhatsApp group with a woman using the name "Diana", who was a Hezbollah operative. 
According to the indictment, even after knowing that she was a member of Hezbollah, the two men continued to maintain contact with her and shared information about Israel. 
Qawasameh shared the handler photos from the coastal town for Caesarea. In Caesarea, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a private residence. 
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Meanwhile, Asili sent her news articles about Israel and the security situation, the indictment read. 
The pair was also allegedly asked to speak with a senior Hezbollah intelligence officer. Asili bought a new SIM card to contact the officer but refused a request to take photos in the northern border town of Metula. 
The two have been charged with "contact with a foreign agent" and passing information to the enemy. 
Moreover, Qawasameh has also been charged with weapon offences after he took a photo with an assault rifle that belonged to a Palestinian gunman during a visit to the West Bank city of Jenin. 
The prosecution has appealed to the Jerusalem District Court to keep them in custody until the legal proceedings are concluded. 
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“We defanged the snake, and if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani [River] and tries to violate the ceasefire, we will crush its head,” Katz said in the remarks shared by his office. 



Tel Aviv, Israel Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement. Katz was on a visit to an Israeli military position in southern Lebanon. “We defanged the snake, and if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani [River] and tries to violate the ceasefire, we will crush its head,” Katz said in the remarks shared by his office. He further said that we will not allow Hezbollah operatives to return to the southern villages. "We will not allow Hezbollah operatives to return to the southern villages and reestablish the terror infrastructure that will pose a threat to the northern communities,” he added. Also read: Iran's Khamenei says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis act independently, rejects ‘proxy force’ accusations The minister stressed that Israel would make sure that the threat was removed. "We will ensure the removal of the threat and the restoration of security to allow the residents of the north to return safely to their homes,” Katz said. Two Israelis charged for contact with Hezbollah Two residents of Jerusalem were indicted for having contact with the Hezbollah group and providing them with information during the war. The two men, Abd al-Salam Qawasameh and Taar Asili, who are in their 30s, were in contact via a WhatsApp group with a woman using the name "Diana", who was a Hezbollah operative. According to the indictment, even after knowing that she was a member of Hezbollah, the two men continued to maintain contact with her and shared information about Israel. Qawasameh shared the handler photos from the coastal town for Caesarea. In Caesarea, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a private residence. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Why Is Hezbollah Targeting Haifa? × Meanwhile, Asili sent her news articles about Israel and the security situation, the indictment read. The pair was also allegedly asked to speak with a senior Hezbollah intelligence officer. Asili bought a new SIM card to contact the officer but refused a request to take photos in the northern border town of Metula. The two have been charged with "contact with a foreign agent" and passing information to the enemy. Moreover, Qawasameh has also been charged with weapon offences after he took a photo with an assault rifle that belonged to a Palestinian gunman during a visit to the West Bank city of Jenin. The prosecution has appealed to the Jerusalem District Court to keep them in custody until the legal proceedings are concluded. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli minister Katz threatens to 'crush Hezbollah's head' if it violates ceasefire

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement.&nbsp;

Katz was on a visit to an Israeli military position in southern Lebanon.

“We defanged the snake, and if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani [River] and tries to violate the ceasefire, we will crush its head,” Katz said in the remarks shared by his office.&nbsp;

He further said that we will not allow Hezbollah operatives to return to the southern villages.&nbsp;

"We will not allow Hezbollah operatives to return to the southern villages and reestablish the terror infrastructure that will pose a threat to the northern communities,” he added.

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The minister stressed that Israel would make sure that the threat was removed.&nbsp;

"We will ensure the removal of the threat and the restoration of security to allow the residents of the north to return safely to their homes,” Katz said.

<h2>Two Israelis charged for contact with Hezbollah&nbsp;</h2>

Two residents of Jerusalem were indicted for having contact with the Hezbollah group and providing them with information during the war.&nbsp;

The two men, Abd al-Salam Qawasameh and Taar Asili, who are in their 30s, were in contact via a WhatsApp group with a woman using the name "Diana", who was a Hezbollah operative.&nbsp;

According to the indictment, even after knowing that she was a member of Hezbollah, the two men continued to maintain contact with her and shared information about Israel.&nbsp;

Qawasameh shared the handler photos from the coastal town for Caesarea. In Caesarea, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a private residence.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Asili sent her news articles about Israel and the security situation, the indictment read.&nbsp;

The pair was also allegedly asked to speak with a senior Hezbollah intelligence officer. Asili bought a new SIM card to contact the officer but refused a request to take photos in the northern border town of Metula.&nbsp;

The two have been charged with "contact with a foreign agent" and passing information to the enemy.&nbsp;

Moreover, Qawasameh has also been charged with weapon offences after he took a photo with an assault rifle that belonged to a Palestinian gunman during a visit to the West Bank city of Jenin.&nbsp;

The prosecution has appealed to the Jerusalem District Court to keep them in custody until the legal proceedings are concluded.&nbsp;

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement. Katz was on a visit to an Israeli military position in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz threatened to "crush Hezbollah's head" if the Lebanon-based militant group violates the ceasefire agreement. Katz was on a visit to an Israeli military position in southern Lebanon. “We defanged the snake, and if Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani [River] and tries to violate the ceasefire, we will crush its head,” Katz said in the remarks shared by his office. He further said that we will not allow Hezbollah operatives to return to the southern villages. "We will not allow Hezbollah operatives to return to the southern villages and reestablish the terror infrastructure that will pose a threat to the northern communities,” he added. Also read: Iran's Khamenei says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis act independently, rejects ‘proxy force’ accusations The minister stressed that Israel would make sure that the threat was removed. "We will ensure the removal of the threat and the restoration of security to allow the residents of the north to return safely to their homes,” Katz said. Two Israelis charged for contact with Hezbollah Two residents of Jerusalem were indicted for having contact with the Hezbollah group and providing them with information during the war. The two men, Abd al-Salam Qawasameh and Taar Asili, who are in their 30s, were in contact via a WhatsApp group with a woman using the name "Diana", who was a Hezbollah operative. According to the indictment, even after knowing that she was a member of Hezbollah, the two men continued to maintain contact with her and shared information about Israel. Qawasameh shared the handler photos from the coastal town for Caesarea. In Caesarea, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a private residence. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: Why Is Hezbollah Targeting Haifa? × Meanwhile, Asili sent her news articles about Israel and the security situation, the indictment read. The pair was also allegedly asked to speak with a senior Hezbollah intelligence officer. Asili bought a new SIM card to contact the officer but refused a request to take photos in the northern border town of Metula. The two have been charged with "contact with a foreign agent" and passing information to the enemy. Moreover, Qawasameh has also been charged with weapon offences after he took a photo with an assault rifle that belonged to a Palestinian gunman during a visit to the West Bank city of Jenin. The prosecution has appealed to the Jerusalem District Court to keep them in custody until the legal proceedings are concluded. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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Nine people were killed in Israeli strikes on villages in southern Lebanon Monday, after Israel said it was taking aim at dozens of Hezbollah targets in retaliation for an attack claimed by the militant group amid a fragile ceasefire.&nbsp;

Both Israel and Hezbollah faced accusations Monday of breaching the truce, which took effect on Wednesday to end a war that has killed thousands of people in Lebanon and sparked mass displacements on both sides of the border.

The Israeli military in a statement said it "struck Hezbollah terrorists, dozens of launchers, and terrorist infrastructure throughout Lebanon".

"Israel demands that the relevant parties in Lebanon fulfil their responsibilities and prevent Hezbollah's hostile activity," the statement said.

Lebanon's health ministry said the strikes killed five people and wounded two in the village of Haris "in an initial toll", while in the village of Tallous, another four people were killed and one wounded.

Earlier, Hezbollah said it had launched an attack targeting an Israeli position in "the occupied hills of Kfar Shouba", in a disputed part of the border area between Israel and Lebanon.

Israel's military said Hezbollah had launched two projectiles towards one of its posts in the area of Har Dov, Israel's term for the disputed Shebaa Farms.

After that attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of a "serious violation" and vowed to "respond forcefully".

"We are determined to uphold the ceasefire and respond to any violation by Hezbollah, no matter how minor or serious," he said.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz also vowed a "harsh response".

Shortly afterwards, the Israeli military said it was striking targets in Lebanon.

Lebanon's official National News Agency reported strikes on areas of south Lebanon, where Hezbollah has long held sway, that are located around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the border with Israel.

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<h2>'Aggressive actions'&nbsp;</h2>

Israel has carried out a near-daily series of strikes in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire was put in place, and earlier on Monday Beirut's powerful parliament speaker Nabih Berri accused it of violating the truce.

"The aggressive actions carried out by Israeli occupation forces... represent a flagrant violation of the terms of the ceasefire agreement," said Berri, who helped mediate the truce on behalf of ally Hezbollah.

The fighting escalated after Israel moved its focus from Gaza to Lebanon in September to secure its northern border from Hezbollah attacks, dealing the Iran-backed Shiite Muslim movement a series of stunning blows.

Also Monday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in a call of "the need for all sides to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon", the foreign ministry said.

Saar rejected accusations that Israel had violated the truce, claiming instead that his country's strikes were "enforcing" the ceasefire.

"We hear claims that Israel is violating the ceasefire understandings in Lebanon. On the contrary! Israel is enforcing them in response to Hezbollah's violations, which demand immediate action," he said in a statement.

He also said Hezbollah had attempted to move weapons in southern Lebanon and their presence "south of the Litani river is the most basic violation of the understandings".

Under the deal, Hezbollah must withdraw its fighters from areas south of the river, and dismantle its military infrastructure in the south.

As part of the agreement, the Lebanese army and United Nations peacekeepers will deploy in southern Lebanon as the Israeli army withdraws over a period of 60 days.

<h2>'Threats'&nbsp;</h2>

A committee involving France, UN peacekeepers, Israel, Lebanon and chaired by the United States is tasked with maintaining communication between the various parties and ensuring violations are identified and dealt with to avoid any escalation.

"We ask the technical committee formed to monitor the implementation of this agreement where it stands on ongoing violations... that have exceeded 54 breaches," Berri added, urging it to "oblige Israel to stop its violations and withdraw from territories it occupies".

The United States said on Monday it believed that a ceasefire was still holding in Lebanon and that it was looking at potential violations.

Israel escalated its campaign against Hezbollah in late September after nearly a year of cross-border exchanges launched by the militant group in support of its Palestinian ally Hamas and its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

Earlier on Monday, Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike killed one person in the country's south, while the Lebanese army said an Israeli drone wounded a soldier in the east.

Israel's military said it was "aware of reports regarding a soldier from the Lebanese military who was injured in one of the strikes and the incident is under investigation".

The army said it was responding to "several acts by Hezbollah in Lebanon that posed a threat to Israeli civilians in violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon".

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Nine people were killed in Israeli strikes on villages in southern Lebanon Monday, after Israel said it was taking aim at dozens of Hezbollah targets in retaliation for an attack claimed by the militant group amid a fragile ceasefire.

Nine people were killed in Israeli strikes on villages in southern Lebanon Monday, after Israel said it was taking aim at dozens of Hezbollah targets in retaliation for an attack claimed by the militant group amid a fragile ceasefire. Both Israel and Hezbollah faced accusations Monday of breaching the truce, which took effect on Wednesday to end a war that has killed thousands of people in Lebanon and sparked mass displacements on both sides of the border. The Israeli military in a statement said it "struck Hezbollah terrorists, dozens of launchers, and terrorist infrastructure throughout Lebanon". "Israel demands that the relevant parties in Lebanon fulfil their responsibilities and prevent Hezbollah's hostile activity," the statement said. Lebanon's health ministry said the strikes killed five people and wounded two in the village of Haris "in an initial toll", while in the village of Tallous, another four people were killed and one wounded. Earlier, Hezbollah said it had launched an attack targeting an Israeli position in "the occupied hills of Kfar Shouba", in a disputed part of the border area between Israel and Lebanon. Israel's military said Hezbollah had launched two projectiles towards one of its posts in the area of Har Dov, Israel's term for the disputed Shebaa Farms. After that attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of a "serious violation" and vowed to "respond forcefully". "We are determined to uphold the ceasefire and respond to any violation by Hezbollah, no matter how minor or serious," he said. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz also vowed a "harsh response". Shortly afterwards, the Israeli military said it was striking targets in Lebanon. Lebanon's official National News Agency reported strikes on areas of south Lebanon, where Hezbollah has long held sway, that are located around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the border with Israel. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Ex-minister accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in northern Gaza Strip 'Aggressive actions' Israel has carried out a near-daily series of strikes in southern Lebanon since the ceasefire was put in place, and earlier on Monday Beirut's powerful parliament speaker Nabih Berri accused it of violating the truce. "The aggressive actions carried out by Israeli occupation forces... represent a flagrant violation of the terms of the ceasefire agreement," said Berri, who helped mediate the truce on behalf of ally Hezbollah. The fighting escalated after Israel moved its focus from Gaza to Lebanon in September to secure its northern border from Hezbollah attacks, dealing the Iran-backed Shiite Muslim movement a series of stunning blows. Also Monday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar in a call of "the need for all sides to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon", the foreign ministry said. Saar rejected accusations that Israel had violated the truce, claiming instead that his country's strikes were "enforcing" the ceasefire. "We hear claims that Israel is violating the ceasefire understandings in Lebanon. On the contrary! Israel is enforcing them in response to Hezbollah's violations, which demand immediate action," he said in a statement. He also said Hezbollah had attempted to move weapons in southern Lebanon and their presence "south of the Litani river is the most basic violation of the understandings". Under the deal, Hezbollah must withdraw its fighters from areas south of the river, and dismantle its military infrastructure in the south. As part of the agreement, the Lebanese army and United Nations peacekeepers will deploy in southern Lebanon as the Israeli army withdraws over a period of 60 days. 'Threats' A committee involving France, UN peacekeepers, Israel, Lebanon and chaired by the United States is tasked with maintaining communication between the various parties and ensuring violations are identified and dealt with to avoid any escalation. "We ask the technical committee formed to monitor the implementation of this agreement where it stands on ongoing violations... that have exceeded 54 breaches," Berri added, urging it to "oblige Israel to stop its violations and withdraw from territories it occupies". The United States said on Monday it believed that a ceasefire was still holding in Lebanon and that it was looking at potential violations. Israel escalated its campaign against Hezbollah in late September after nearly a year of cross-border exchanges launched by the militant group in support of its Palestinian ally Hamas and its October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Earlier on Monday, Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike killed one person in the country's south, while the Lebanese army said an Israeli drone wounded a soldier in the east. Israel's military said it was "aware of reports regarding a soldier from the Lebanese military who was injured in one of the strikes and the incident is under investigation". The army said it was responding to "several acts by Hezbollah in Lebanon that posed a threat to Israeli civilians in violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Lebanon says nine killed in Israeli strikes on southern villages

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government, saying that if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, there will no longer be an exemption for Lebanon, and Israel will act strongly, reported The Times of Israel.&nbsp;

During a visit to the northern border, Katz said, "We will work with all our might to enforce all the understandings of the ceasefire agreement, and we show maximum response and zero tolerance."

He further warned that Israel will not allow Hezbollah to return to the old methods they had.&nbsp;

“Yesterday was the first test, (Hezbollah) shooting at Mount Dov. We reacted strongly, and this is exactly what we will do, and we will not allow Hezbollah to return to the old methods they had, such as the tent that was set up (by Hezbollah on the border several years ago) and not attacked,” he said.&nbsp;

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Katz said that Lebanon must "authorize the Lebanese army to enforce their part, to keep Hezbollah away beyond the Litani (River) and to dismantle all the infrastructure.”

“If they don’t do it and this whole agreement collapses then the reality will be very clear. First of all, if we return to war we will act strongly, we will go deeper, and the most important thing they need to know, that there will be no longer be an exemption for the state of Lebanon,” he added.&nbsp;

“If until now we have distinguished between the state of Lebanon and Hezbollah, and between Beirut as a whole and [its southern suburb, a Hezbollah stronghold] Dahiyeh, which we have struck very hard, this will no longer be (the case),” Katz added.&nbsp;

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Earlier on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the Hezbollah attack on Mount Dov in Israel, saying that Hezbollah's firing at Mount Dov constitutes a serious violation of the ceasefire.&nbsp;

He stressed that Israel will respond strongly to this, adding, "We are determined to continue to enforce the ceasefire, and to respond to any violation by Hezbollah - minor or serious."

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Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government, saying that if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, there will no longer be an exemption for Lebanon, and Israel will act strongly, reported The Times of Israel.

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz warned the Lebanese government, saying that if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, there will no longer be an exemption for Lebanon, and Israel will act strongly, reported The Times of Israel. During a visit to the northern border, Katz said, "We will work with all our might to enforce all the understandings of the ceasefire agreement, and we show maximum response and zero tolerance." He further warned that Israel will not allow Hezbollah to return to the old methods they had. “Yesterday was the first test, (Hezbollah) shooting at Mount Dov. We reacted strongly, and this is exactly what we will do, and we will not allow Hezbollah to return to the old methods they had, such as the tent that was set up (by Hezbollah on the border several years ago) and not attacked,” he said. Also read: Lebanon says nine killed in Israeli strikes on southern villages Katz said that Lebanon must "authorize the Lebanese army to enforce their part, to keep Hezbollah away beyond the Litani (River) and to dismantle all the infrastructure.” “If they don’t do it and this whole agreement collapses then the reality will be very clear. First of all, if we return to war we will act strongly, we will go deeper, and the most important thing they need to know, that there will be no longer be an exemption for the state of Lebanon,” he added. “If until now we have distinguished between the state of Lebanon and Hezbollah, and between Beirut as a whole and [its southern suburb, a Hezbollah stronghold] Dahiyeh, which we have struck very hard, this will no longer be (the case),” Katz added. Watch | Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Deal: Netanyahu Accuses Hezbollah Of Violation × Earlier on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the Hezbollah attack on Mount Dov in Israel, saying that Hezbollah's firing at Mount Dov constitutes a serious violation of the ceasefire. He stressed that Israel will respond strongly to this, adding, "We are determined to continue to enforce the ceasefire, and to respond to any violation by Hezbollah - minor or serious." Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli minister says if truce with Hezbollah fails, there'll be no exemption for state of Lebanon

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