Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 18 as Israel says four soldiers killed by Hezbollah

"My directive is clear: Israel will not tolerate attacks on our soldiers or our territory, and it will exact a very heavy price from Hezbollah for these attacks."

— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician

"With all due respect to the Americans, Israel must make it clear to the entire world that the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens are not up for bargaining."

— Itamar Ben-Gvir , Politician

"The expansion of Israeli attacks constitute a dangerous escalation, adding that it would not deter efforts to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire as quickly as possible."

— Joseph Aoun , Politician

"Israel must respect the US-Iran deal signed on Thursday and urged the US to put pressure on the Israeli government."

— Jean-Noël Barrot , Politician