Israeli official threatens to hit Hezbollah officials in Beirut if operational opportunity arises

An unnamed Israeli security official told Yedioth Ahronoth on Monday that Israel intends to intensify attacks on Hezbollah across Lebanon, including strikes on senior officials in Beirut if an operational opportunity arises, while characterizing U.S.-mediated ceasefire talks as ineffective. The statement reflects Israeli skepticism about the negotiation process and signals readiness to escalate operations despite ongoing diplomatic engagement, with an Israeli official warning that "Hezbollah will pay a heavy price for ceasefire violations."