Israel Warns Lebanon of Strikes if Hezbollah Joins US-Iran Conflict

Amid ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva, Israel has warned Lebanon it will respond forcefully if Hezbollah joins any conflict between the US and Iran, with Lebanese officials confirming potential strikes on civilian infrastructure. Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem stated the group is not neutral and will decide on intervention. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam urged Hezbollah to avoid dragging Lebanon into further conflict. The US is withdrawing non-essential personnel from its Beirut embassy amid rising tensions.