Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warns that Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem will pay an “extraordinarily heavy price” for escalating attacks during the ongoing Jewish holidays, AFP reports.

“I have a clear message for Naim Qassem… you and your associates will pay an extraordinarily heavy price for the intensified rocket fire directed at Israeli citizens as they gathered to celebrate Passover Seder,” Katz said in a video statement.