April 25, 2026
Netanyahu orders Israeli military strikes on HezbollahIsraeli military strikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military on April 25 to launch powerful strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The action followed Israel's claims of ceasefire violations, including rockets and drones fired by the group. Strikes hit areas in Bint Jbeil, Tyre, and Nabatieh districts.
This escalation challenges a fragile truce recently extended by US President Trump, raising doubts about its survival. The strikes risk broader conflict along the Israel-Lebanon border amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah.
Israeli Perspective
Hezbollah violated the ceasefire by launching rockets and drones at Israeli targets. Netanyahu directed vigorous attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure to deter further aggression and protect Israeli communities. These measures support peace efforts by countering the group's sabotage.
- Bint Jbeil witnessed a fierce 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war battle, known as Wadi Saluki.
- Tyre, ancient Phoenician port, boasts ruins from 2750 BC.
- Netanyahu first became Israel's PM in 1996, serving three terms.
Israel-Hezbollah War in Lebanon
Israel has intensified airstrikes across southern Lebanon despite an ongoing ceasefire, killing dozens in a single day as of May 9 and targeting over 85 Hezbollah sites including weapons facilities and the commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force.
