Hezbollah Warns Of A Response If Israel Attacks Its Tents In Disputed Area

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah warned that its operatives are ordered to respond to any attack against the tents set up on Israeli territory by the group.

The leader of the Lebanese Shiite and Iran-back militant organization made the statements on Wednesday as part of his remarks to mark the anniversary of the start of the Second Lebanon War in 2006.

“Israel won’t dare to take one step in the territory against the tent because it knows what will happen,” Nasrallah said, adding that “If there’s any harm to the tent, we won’t stay quiet.”

“The youth of the resistance have orders to act if an Israeli attack takes place on the tent,” he underlined.

The Hezbollah leader also referred to the scuffles between Lebanese individuals and Israeli forces on Wednesday, stating that the incidents were "under investigation" and that "necessary measures" would be taken once the investigation was complete.

Lebanon's media reported Wednesday that three members of Hezbollah were injured after approaching the border fence, while the IDF stated it had taken action against suspects who attempted to damage the fence.

Since early June, Israel has attempted to remove two tents placed by Hezbollah in the disputed Mount Dov region. One of the tents was removed after Israel threatened Hezbollah with armed confrontation but Nasrallah said the other tent would remain in place.

In 1967, Israel captured Mount Dov, also known as Shebaa Farms, from Syria and effectively annexed it, as well as the Golan Heights and the village of Ghajar. Beirut however claims that the area belongs to Lebanon.