Gantz: If Nasrallah attacks Karish, the price will be Lebanon

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Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz warned Thursday that “if (Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan) Nasrallah wants to try and harm the Karish rig, he’s welcome to do so, but the price will be Lebanon.”

“Israel is ready to reach a deal that will assist both countries economically and energy-wise. I believe there will be two gas rigs in the sea, one on the Israeli side and one on the Lebanese side,” he said.

“We will protect our gas rig regardless,” Gantz added.

Speaking earlier at the same conference, Israelui National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata said the maritime talks were “an excuse” for Nasrallah to ramp up threats.

“Israel wants a stable Lebanon. We want to weaken Hezbollah’s influence in Lebanon. That is why we are trying to advance the negotiations on the maritime border. This is beneficial for security stability and the Lebanese economy,” Hulata said.

“We hope that the Lebanese leadership will also work to reach an agreement and will not allow Hezbollah to increase instability. We are not deterred by Nasrallah’s threats. The Karish rig will start producing as soon as it is ready,” he added.

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Comments 4
Thumb gebran_sons 15 September 2022, 15:33

Is there any idiot left who believes HizbIran threats are helping Lebanon?
The impacts of Hizb threats and political risks have already costed Lebanon hundreds of billions, bankrupted us, and made investment and redevelopment impossible. A war with Israel will make all Lebanese destitute for the glory of Iran!
Economy 101. A peaceful well governed nation can get loans at 2% yearly interest. Political instability increases interest to 6%-10% for same loan. In a country controlled by a criminal militia interest exceeds 15%.
A loan payable in 30 years cost:
80% more if interest=2%
474% more if interest=6%
1645% more if interest=10%
6521% more if interest=15%
That is why our banking system and Lebanon are bankrupt, compliment of Ghada & Micho Aoun for taking us to hell while protecting Hizb criminals.

Thumb chrisrushlau 15 September 2022, 17:31

Israel follows a strict rule of warfare. If someone does something to something going on somewhere, Israel will kill a few people randomly and boast about its restrained ferocity.

Missing theobserver 16 September 2022, 11:49

pft... they dont care.If you are serious in threatening Hizbullah you should say the price will be Iran.

Missing un520 16 September 2022, 13:13

Alternatively they should say that the price will be a Dahiyeh desert.