Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani, addressing Israel:
"Whether in Palestine or in Lebanon, your inevitable fate is that these holy lands will be cleansed of your existence." He added that the men of the resistance in both lands would remove them if…
Assessment
Esmail Qaani, the Quds Force commander, has escalated rhetoric against Israel with a direct threat that resistance forces will remove Israelis from Palestine and Lebanon if they do not leave voluntarily. This statement signals Iran's continued commitment to backing proxy groups in both theaters, even as regional tensions remain high. The language of cleansing suggests no diplomatic off-ramp is being offered. Watch for whether this translates into concrete military coordination or remains rhetorical pressure.