Israel has warned it could send Lebanon “back to the Stone Age” as it prepares to transfer thousands of troops from war-torn Gaza to its northern border – with fears growing of a war with Hezbollah.
During a visit to Washington to meet US officials, defence minister Yoav Gallant said Israel was keen to avoid another war with the Lebanon-based, Iran-backed Hezbollah – after weeks of trading fire with increasing frequency – but added that it was within the country’s power to destroy its neighbour if it needed to.
