Jerusalem, Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that he has ordered the military to intensify operations in Lebanon, saying the aim is to increase pressure on Hezbollah after reported drone attacks on Israeli forces.
Operations to intensify
In a video statement, Netanyahu said he had directed “an even greater intensification of our operations” against the group. He accused Hezbollah of escalating its use of drones in attacks, including systems he described as fibre optic-controlled.
Cross-border hostilities continue
“We will intensify our strikes, increase our firepower and crush them,” Netanyahu said, adding that Israeli forces were working to develop countermeasures to neutralise the threat.
The escalation follows months of sporadic exchanges of fire along the Litani river, where both sides have reported strikes and counterstrikes. Israel’s military presence in south Lebanon has continued amid the hostilities.