Israel's Netanyahu orders expansion of southern Lebanon operations to halt Hezbollah rockets - Reuters
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Netanyahu orders expanded Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon to counter Hezbollah rocket attacks.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered an expansion of military operations in southern Lebanon aimed at stopping Hezbollah rocket attacks into Israel. The move represents an escalation of cross-border operations that have intensified amid the broader regional conflict following the October 2023 Hamas attack and Israel's subsequent Gaza campaign. Netanyahu's directive signals Israel's intent to degrade Hezbollah's capability to launch projectiles across the border, a persistent threat that has displaced thousands of Israeli civilians from northern communities. The expansion could draw Israel into deeper military involvement in Lebanon, where Hezbollah maintains significant influence and infrastructure. The operation reflects Israel's strategy of addressing security threats on multiple fronts while international pressure mounts for de-escalation across the region.
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Netanyahu has ordered an expansion of Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon.
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