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Netanyahu vows to crush Hezbollah as Israel intensifies military campaign

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a crushing blow against Iranian-backed terrorists as the IDF expands operations across Lebanon.

PoliticsPublished May 26, 2026 at 10:48 AMProcessed May 26, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Smoke rising in a semi-built-up area in southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that Israel will not be deterred in its mission to dismantle the Hezbollah terror network.

Following a directive to deal a 'crushing blow' to the Iranian-backed group, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a massive wave of strikes across Lebanon, targeting infrastructure and terrorist cells in the Bekaa Valley and beyond.

Netanyahu confirmed that over 600 terrorists have been neutralized in recent weeks, but emphasized that the intensity of the campaign must increase to secure Israel's borders.

While Hezbollah continues to launch drone and rocket attacks against Israeli troops and civilian areas, the IDF remains focused on eliminating the threat, having struck over 100 infrastructure sites in a single morning.

Despite calls from some quarters for a ceasefire, Israel’s leadership remains steadfast, rejecting any deal that leaves the terrorist organization intact.

As the IDF continues to issue evacuation orders to protect civilians from areas used by Hezbollah as staging grounds, the message from Jerusalem is clear: Israel will do whatever is necessary to defend its citizens from those who seek its destruction.

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