Netanyahu orders escalation to crush Hezbollah

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Netanyahu said Israel’s military is working countermeasures against Hezbollah after drone attacks.

WHO: Benjamin Netanyahu

WHAT: Ordered escalation of Israel’s Lebanon offensive to “crush” Hezbollah and said the military is working countermeasures against Hezbollah’s drone attacks.

WHEN: May 25, 2026 at 2:57 PM ET

WHERE: Israel

WHY: Hezbollah targeted Israel with drone attacks.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Netanyahu vows escalation against Hezbollah · May 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes on Hezbollah · May 26, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
Netanyahu to intensify strikes against Hezbollah · May 25, 2026 at 5:21 PM ET

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