Ordered IDF to prepare for ‘intensive war’ if Hezbollah breaks truce, says Netanyahu
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ordered IDF to prepare for ‘intensive war’ if Hezbollah breaks truce, says Netanyahu

Firstpost  

In his first interview since the Lebanon ceasefire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday warned that any failure by Hezbollah to comply with the ceasefire terms would lead to an “intensive war” Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem, Israel, on Oct. 27, 2024. AP File In his first interview since the Lebanon ceasefire, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday warned that any failure by Hezbollah to comply with the ceasefire terms would lead to an “intensive war.” “I gave the IDF instructions,” The Times of Israel quoted Netanyahu as saying to the right-wing Channel 14. In the interview with Channel 14, Netanyahu described the Lebanon ceasefire as potentially brief, stating that Israel “enforced it on its first day.” Asked why Israel is not establishing a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, Netanyahu explained that the “threat of a ground invasion has been removed.” He said the IDF had destroyed both the aboveground border infrastructure and the underground bunkers and tunnels. Regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Netanyahu refrained from promising that Iran would not acquire a nuclear weapon, asserting, “I will do everything to prevent Iran from becoming nuclear.” The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon commenced at 4 am on Wednesday, amid uncertainty about its durability and the potential for a permanent end to the conflict between Israel’s military and Hezbollah.

History of this topic

Netanyahu govt directs IDF to prepare for ‘immediate’ return to Gaza war: Report
1 week, 1 day ago
World Bank estimates $11B needed to rebuild Lebanon after Israel-Hezbollah war
1 week, 2 days ago
One dead in Israel strike on south Lebanon: state media
1 week, 5 days ago
Natanyahu issues threat to Hamas over hostages as Gaza talks at an impasse
1 week, 5 days ago
Uncertainty looms as first phase of Gaza truce expires, Netanyahu to hold security meet
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Israeli PM Netanyahu to hold security meeting after delegation returns from Cairo
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Lebanon’s new PM calls for ‘full Israeli withdrawal’ while visiting border areas
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Two killed in Israeli strike on eastern Lebanon: state media
2 weeks, 5 days ago
Netanyahu orders intensive West Bank operations after Israel bus blasts
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Israel officially withdraws troops from most areas of Southern Lebanon
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Israel withdraws from most of southern Lebanon, keeps soldiers at 5 outposts
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Lebanese Media Confirms Israel Troops Remain in Five Outposts
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Israel army pulls out of Lebanon border villages, holds five positions: source
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Israel's ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas are both in doubt again
3 weeks, 5 days ago
Lebanon demands full Israeli troop withdrawal from south
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Gaza ceasefire’s future uncertain as Netanyahu sidelines security chiefs in negotiations
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Israel refuses to fully withdraw from Lebanon: Here’s what to know
Trending News
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Border town's residents rebuild in south Lebanon as Hezbollah leader calls for Israeli withdrawal
3 weeks, 6 days ago
After Hezbollah push, Israel preparing to pull out of Lebanon tomorrow: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Israel says troops will stay in five locations across southern Lebanon
1 month ago
Israel-Hamas war: Benjamin Netanyahu's big hint at Donald Trump's idea to transfer Palestinians from Gaza
1 month ago
Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline
1 month ago
Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline
1 month ago
Israel wants to extend presence in Lebanon, testing Trump diplomacy
1 month ago
Top commander with UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon is injured by protesters
1 month ago
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Will war in Gaza resume? Here's what Benjamin Netanyahu says – India TV
1 month ago
Here’s how Israel is repeatedly violating the Lebanon ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock
1 month, 1 week ago
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in more than 2 years
1 month, 1 week ago
Israel backs Trump plan and orders military to prepare for Palestinians to leave Gaza
1 month, 1 week ago
Netanyahu blows past ceasefire talks deadline to confer with Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Benjamin Netanyahu vows Israel will achieve 'victory over Hamas' as he goes to meet Donald Trump amid tense ceasefire in the Middle East
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Benjamin Netanyahu leaves for Washington looking to deepen ties with U.S. President Donald Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Israel's Netanyahu heads to US to discuss 'victory over Hamas' with Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Israel-Gaza war: ‘Negotiations start Monday for next phase of Gaza ceasefire,’ says Benjamin Netanyahu
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Israel's Netanyahu to visit Washington amid Gaza ceasefire, Trump says
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago
2 killed in southern Lebanon as protests against Israeli presence erupt for a second day
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Lebanon says it will extend ceasefire despite Israel's failure to withdraw troops
1 month, 2 weeks ago
22 Killed in Lebanon as Israel Withdrawal Deadline Extended
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Israeli troops kill 22 in south Lebanon amid delayed withdrawal under ceasefire deal
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Ceasefires in Lebanon, Gaza fragile: 22 dead as Israeli forces open fire on protesters demanding withdrawal of troops
1 month, 2 weeks ago
15 reported killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces opens fire on returnees in southern Lebanon
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Israeli fire kills 11 on deadline for Lebanon withdrawal
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Israel Lebanon withdrawal: At least 15 killed in Lebanon amid protests as Israeli forces remain
1 month, 2 weeks ago
22 reported killed in Lebanon before agreement to extend deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon?
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Israel kills at least 22 in south Lebanon on day army was due to withdraw
1 month, 2 weeks ago
22 killed as residents of southern Lebanon defy Israeli orders not to return home
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Discover Related