Israel fears Hezbollah in coalition governmenthttp://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=99266§ionid=351020202As Lebanon considers forming a coalition government that is likely to include ministers from Hezbollah, Tel Aviv warns that Beirut would be held responsible for any action against Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to formation of a Lebanese government with Hezbollah representatives, saying "Israel would view the Lebanese government responsible for any offensive action taken against it from its neighbor to the north," Haaretz reported on Sunday.
"Any government with significant Hezbollah representation cannot disclaim responsibility for attacks against Israel," he added.
The remarks came shortly after Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri vowed to seek a unity government to handle all challenges facing the country including "Israeli threats".
After his Western-backed majority block won the general election on June 7, Hariri met with Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah.
The rival leaders conversed about the prospects of the next Lebanese cabinet during the meeting.
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