In Lebanon, the Hezbollah's leader Hasan Nasrallahha warned Israel that they would fire rockets at Tel Aviv airport and other strategic targets if Israel's military strikes Lebanese infrastructure. <br/><br/>According to Naharnet news agency, he told this in speech via video link on Tuesday before thousands of supporters who gathered in Beirut Southern Suburbs to commemorate Hezbollah's Anniversary of Martyr Leaders. Nasrallah said his group does not want war but if it happens Hezbollah will strike deep in Israel.<br/><br/>Hezbollah and Israel fought a 34-day war in 2006 and in recent months both sides have exchanged tough words of warning. During the 2006 fighting, Hezbollah slammed about 4,000 rockets into Israel, while Israel bombed the group's strongholds in Lebanon's south and east as well as its headquarters in the Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh.The war killed around 1,200 people in Lebanon and 160 in Israel.
News On AIR | February 17, 2010 4:45 PM
Hizbol leader warns Israel of firing rockets at Tel Aviv