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Newsinc24 Team 
Amid the rising tension in West Asia, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reportedly issued a stark warning to G7 foreign ministers about possible retaliatory actions by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel. The warning comes in the wake of recent assassinations of key figures in Hamas and Hezbollah. According to sources familiar with a phone call between Blinken and G7 ministers, the U.S. believes that both Iran and Hezbollah may launch attacks on Israel “as early as Monday.” The exact nature of these potential retaliations remains unclear.
Earlier Blinken has talked to his G7 counterparts for de-escalation efforts. This heightened alert follows the recent killings of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr, actions widely attributed to Israel. These assassinations have significantly escalated tensions in the already volatile Middle East region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the situation in a cabinet meeting on Sunday, stating that Israel is prepared for “any scenario, both offensively and defensively.” He described the current situation as a “multifront war against Iran’s axis of evil.
This development adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has persisted for nearly ten months. As diplomatic channels remain active, the next 24 to 48 hours are considered critical in determining the course of events in the region. Amid growing fears of a multi-front war in the Middle East, the G7 issued a statement urging all parties involved to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could exacerbate the situation, reported news agency Reuters.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, has taken a hardline stance, vowing to stand firm against what he describes as a coordinated effort by Iran to surround Israel with hostile forces. "Iran and its minions are looking to surround us in a stranglehold of terrorism. We are determined to stand against them on every front and in every arena — near and far," Netanyahu said ahead of a high-level security meeting on Sunday.
