Israel’s Netanyahu orders escalation of Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an escalation of military operations in Lebanon aimed at defeating Hezbollah. This decision follows drone attacks by Hezbollah targeting Israeli forces. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is developing countermeasures and will increase its military response.
- ▪Netanyahu has ordered the military to intensify its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- ▪Hezbollah has been targeting Israeli forces with drone attacks.
- ▪Netanyahu stated that Israel is working on countermeasures to address the drone threat.
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Israel’s Netanyahu orders escalation of Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ HezbollahSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIsrael’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military is working on countermeasures against Hezbollah as the group targeted Israel with drone attacks.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 26, 2026, 02:57 AMUpdated May 26, 2026, 02:57 AMJERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on May 25 he had ordered the military to intensify its offensive in Lebanon in an effort to “crush” Hezbollah, accusing the group of targeting Israeli forces with drone attacks.“I have ordered an even greater acceleration of our operations,” Mr Netanyahu said in a video statement posted on his Telegram channel.“It is true that they are attacking us with drones,…
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