Israel says Hezbollah threats 'not a factor' in negotiations
Head of the Israeli foreign and defense committee Ram Ben Barak said Monday that Lebanon will pay if Hezbollah attacks Karish.
He added that Hezbollah's threats are not affecting the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel over their maritime border demarcation.
Hezbollah's chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah had threatened attacks if Israel proceeds with gas exploration in the disputed area.
On Sunday, he said he was trying to "strengthen" Lebanon's negotiating power and said that his party will determine its next step based on the outcomes of Monday's talks.
"We're paying no attention to Nasrallah's threats and they're not a factor in the negotiations," Barak told public broadcaster Kan radio.
"But if Nasrallah dares to do anything to Israel's gas rigs, Lebanon –- and Hezbollah -– will pay dearly."
Source: Agence France Presse
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