Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Israel has intensified its military strikes in southern Lebanon, aiming to eliminate Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an escalation of operations following ongoing attacks from Hezbollah. The conflict continues to destabilize the region amid stalled negotiations between the US and Iran.
- ▪The Israeli army has launched intensified strikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah.
- ▪Hezbollah has responded with drone attacks on Israeli military positions in northern Israel.
- ▪Since early March, Israeli strikes have resulted in over 3,100 fatalities, including both combatants and civilians.
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Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Nabatieh on Monday. Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered intensified strikes in order to ‘crush’ Hezbollah. Photograph: Abbas Fakih/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSmoke rises following an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Nabatieh on Monday. Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered intensified strikes in order to ‘crush’ Hezbollah. Photograph: Abbas Fakih/AFP/Getty ImagesLebanonIsrael escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ HezbollahHezbollah and Israel launch attacks amid increasingly imperilled ceasefire and stalling talks between US and Iran Middle East crisis: live updates Staff and agenciesMon 25 May 2026 20.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe…
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