Netanyahu Asserts Continued Military Action Against Hezbollah Amid US-Iran Ceasefire
‘Ceasefire Don't Include Hezbollah’: Netanyahu Vows To Continue Strikes In Lebanon
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not apply to Hezbollah, asserting that military operations against the group in Lebanon will persist. Following the ceasefire announcement, Israel launched extensive strikes on Hezbollah targets, escalating tensions in the region.
- 01Netanyahu insists Hezbollah is not included in the US-Iran ceasefire.
- 02Israel conducted its largest strikes against Hezbollah since the conflict began.
- 03Approximately 50 fighter jets dropped nearly 160 bombs on 100 targets in Lebanon.
- 04Hezbollah threatened to retaliate if Israel does not cease operations and withdraw by 11:00 GMT.
- 05Netanyahu emphasized that the ceasefire does not signify the end of hostilities.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not extend to Hezbollah, insisting that military operations against the militant group in Lebanon will continue. Following the ceasefire declaration, Israel executed its most extensive airstrikes against Hezbollah, deploying around 50 fighter jets that dropped nearly 160 bombs on approximately 100 targets across Lebanon in just 10 minutes. The strikes affected areas including Beirut, the Beqaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in military activity. Hezbollah condemned the strikes as 'barbaric aggression' and warned of retaliation if Israeli forces do not withdraw from southern Lebanon by 11:00 GMT. Netanyahu reiterated that the ceasefire does not imply an end to the conflict, stating that Israel remains prepared to resume fighting at any moment.
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The ongoing military operations and heightened tensions could lead to further violence in Lebanon, affecting civilians and regional stability.
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