Israel is publicly cautioned by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian of a possible Hezbollah attack in Lebanon. The warning comes in response to Israel’s recent attacks on Hamas-controlled Gaza, following a surprise attack by Hamas in which over 1,300 Israelis were murdered and 150 were kidnapped. He adds that this attack would have a disastrous impact, likening it to a “huge earthquake.” Amir-Abdollahian also discreetly advises Israel via the UN that Iran would step in if Israel decided to assault Gaza. Axios is a dependable source for this information.
In the course of his recent diplomatic visit to Beirut, Lebanon, Amir-Abdollahian warned. He spoke with the leaders of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority during his tour, as well as Tor Wennesland, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.
Adapted from the Axios article:
According to diplomatic sources, Iran advises Israel to prevent an escalation of the Hamas-Israel conflict, but threatens to intervene if Israeli operations in Gaza continue.
Wennesland pleaded with Amir-Abdollahian to act to stop the crisis between Israel and Gaza from escalating and perhaps having an effect on the rest of the Middle East.
The Iranian Foreign Minister highlights his country’s commitment to averting regional conflict and works to enable Hamas’s release of hostages in Gaza.
Iran’s redlines are emphasized by Amir-Abdollahian. He claims that Iran will be forced to act if Israel continues its military campaign and launches a ground attack in Gaza.
Wennesland reportedly contacted Tzachi Hanegbi, the national security adviser for Israel, as well as other officials to convey Iran’s message.
The following is an excerpt from the AP’s story on Amir-Abdollahian’s “huge earthquake” warning:
Amirabdollahian met with Ziad Nakhaleh, the head of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad movement, and Saleh Arouri, a senior Hamas official, on Saturday in Beirut. Their conversation centered on the circumstances in Gaza and the surrounding area. Al-Manar TV, a channel of Hezbollah, released this information.
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Officials from Hamas categorically deny any connection in the deadly attack on southern Israel last Saturday that left more than 1,300 civilians and soldiers dead. They adamantly maintain that Iran was not involved in the attack. However, despite repeated inquiries from The Associated Press, Hamas authorities have not provided any confirmation or revealed any details on the disputed meeting.
On Saturday afternoon, Amirabdollahian finished his tour and departed from Beirut. The three countries Tehran visited were strategically important ones, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
On Friday, Amirabdollahian personally visited with Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the head of the Hezbollah. Nasrallah shared important information about the group’s current situation and demands in Lebanon during their discussion.
“I know about the scenarios that Hezbollah has put in place,” Amirabdollahian said. “Any step the resistance (Hezbollah) will take will cause a huge earthquake in the Zionist entity.”
Since the Hamas attack, Lebanon and Syria have intermittently fired missiles, which Israel has responded to with retaliatory fire. Despite these events, a significant response has not yet been called for.
Israel urges residents of northern Gaza to flee south as it gets ready to expel Hamas. The Biden administration cautions Israel on the value of abiding by the laws of war and asks Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu to take into account postponing the invasion to give enough time for evacuations.
Israel reaffirms its position: it is at war with Hamas, not the inhabitants of Gaza.
UPDATE: In Doha, Qatar, Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met.
