Katz to UN: ‘Israel will no longer tolerate this war of attrition’

YnetNews.com reports: “Foreign Minister Israel Katz called on the UN Security Council Monday to take action against Hezbollah and Iran, declaring that ‘Israel will no longer tolerate the war of attrition that Hezbollah and Iran are trying to impose on us.’

In a letter to the council, Katz demanded full enforcement of Resolution 1701, which mandates the disarmament of Hezbollah and prohibits armed groups in southern Lebanon.

He accused Hezbollah of embedding itself within civilian areas and using the population as human shields, urging the council to ‘strongly condemn the latest attack launched by Hezbollah at Iran’s behest.’

Katz also highlighted the Israeli airstrike against Hezbollah leadership in Beirut last Friday, saying it was necessary to prevent planned infiltrations into the Galilee and potential attacks similar to those carried out by Hamas on October 7.

‘Israel does not seek a full-scale war,’ Katz wrote, ‘but we will take all necessary measures to defend ourselves and our citizens in accordance with international law.’ He blamed Iran for directing Hezbollah’s aggression since October 8, as well as arming its proxies, including the Houthis, who he said threaten both Israel and international stability…”

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