2024-10-09 12:26 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) successfully targeted Hezbollah leaders, including Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, in precision strikes in Beirut. In a video message, he claimed that the IDF had significantly degraded Hezbollah’s operational capabilities, asserting they had eliminated thousands of militants along with Nasrallah and his potential successors. Netanyahu called on the Lebanese people to reclaim their nation from Hezbollah`s influence, highlighting Lebanon`s former reputation for tolerance and beauty. He described the current state of the country as one of chaos and war, contrasting it with its more prosperous past. This message underscores Israel`s ongoing strategy to counter Hezbollah and seeks to rally Lebanese citizens against the group’s dominance. The implications of these developments could further escalate tensions in the region as both sides brace for potential responses.