Israel issues message to Lebanese citizens amid reports of potential preemptive strike on Hezbollah

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued a warning to the people of Lebanon as both Israel and Hezbollah consider first-strike options amid simmering tensions in the Middle East. Gallant stressed that Israel seeks "peace, prosperity and stability on both sides of the northern border" in contrast to Hezbollah, who have "taken Lebanon and its people hostage for the sake of narrow sectarian interests." "We will not allow the Hezbollah militia to destabilize the border and the region," Gallant said. "If Hezbollah continues its aggression, Israel will fight it, with all...