Netanyahu orders IDF to expand operations against Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon: ‘Seizing dominant terrain’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to intensify operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The IDF is currently deploying large forces to secure strategic areas and protect northern communities. Netanyahu emphasized the ongoing military efforts to eliminate Hezbollah operatives and ensure the security of Israeli citizens.
- ▪Netanyahu announced the expansion of IDF operations against Hezbollah during a Security Cabinet meeting.
- ▪Since the start of the conflict, the IDF has reportedly eliminated around 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists.
- ▪The military has intensified its actions following Hezbollah's attacks on Israel that began on March 2.
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World News Netanyahu orders IDF to expand operations against Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon: ‘Seizing dominant terrain’ By JNS Staff Published May 27, 2026, 1:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Originally Published by: (May 27, 2026 / JNS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday night that he had ordered the Israel Defense Forces to expand ground operations against Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon. “The IDF is operating with large forces on the ground and seizing dominant terrain. We are fortifying the security zone to protect the communities of the north,” the premier said, according to a readout of remarks delivered at a Security Cabinet meeting.
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