Israel repeats plan for Lebanon-Hezbollah conflict

An Israeli official has reiterated the goal of sparking a conflict between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah, stating "Let the Lebanese government fight Hezbollah, That has been the plan from the start." This statement repeats a long-standing Israeli position that frames Hezbollah as an occupying Iranian force within Lebanon. The comments come amid ongoing cross-border hostilities and U.S.-hosted negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. The strategy aims to drive a wedge between the Lebanese state and the powerful Iran-backed militia.