Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive in bid to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to intensify strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. This decision follows calls from far-right coalition partners for an escalation of military action, despite a recent ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military has already begun attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, leading to civilian casualties and an exodus from affected areas.
- ▪Netanyahu announced the order to intensify strikes against Hezbollah in a video on Telegram.
- ▪The Israeli military has launched attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure in the Beqaa Valley and other areas.
- ▪Lebanon's National News Agency reported an exodus from southern suburbs of Beirut following the announcement.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 5 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 centre.
- ▪ Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Israel steps up Lebanon strikes as Netanyahu escalates offensive — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon — NYT — World
- ▪ Israel’s Netanyahu orders escalation of Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah — Straits Times — World
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 20:49:28 +0000 |
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News|Israel attacks LebanonIsrael to intensify Lebanon offensive in bid to ‘crush’ HezbollahNetanyahu said Israel will ‘intensify’ strikes, shortly after the Israeli military said it was attacking the armed group in the Beqaa valley.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPlumes of smoke billow from southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon [Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to intensify strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon to “crush” the armed group.The Israeli leader announced the order in a video released on Telegram on Monday night.
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