Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon

Apr 26, 2026, 12:34 AM en source ↗

Summary

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon, as six people were killed by Israeli strikes despite a ceasefire agreement that had been extended by three weeks. The directive signals a significant escalation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Preview

The Israeli PM's directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.

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