Hezbollah may target Tel Aviv if hostage talks falter

Hezbollah may target Tel Aviv if hostage talks falter, Israeli officials warn

Itamar Eichner

Amid efforts to delay Iran's response, Israel fears Hezbollah could exploit breakdown in Cairo talks to launch rocket attack on Tel Aviv; Shin Bet urges senior officials to heighten vigilance, concerned about potential assassination attempts

Israeli security officials believe Hezbollah may launch a significant attack from Lebanon, including rocket strikes on Tel Aviv, if current negotiations for a hostage release deal with Hamas in Cairo break down. This assessment, though not confirmed, has led Israel to prepare for such a scenario.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is expected to justify the attack as a response to the failed negotiations, 

avoiding the appearance of directly sabotaging the talks