Turkey accuses Israel of expanding Gaza conflict to Lebanon

Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to extend its Gaza conflict into Lebanon following a series of deadly explosions in Hezbollah strongholds.

“The escalation in the region is alarming,” Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Turkish news channel TRT.

“We see Israel gradually intensifying its attacks on Lebanon. These increasingly provocative operations have left Iran, Hezbollah, and their allies with no choice but to respond,” he said.

Fidan questioned Israel's intentions, asking, “Does Israel seek lasting peace, or is it using conventional war methods to eliminate all perceived threats? The current fanatic government in Israel appears to be pursuing a strategy aimed at eradicating all threats.”