{"id":2949,"date":"2026-05-27T10:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2949"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:25:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T10:25:20","slug":"netanyahu-ordena-expansao-de-operacoes-do-exercito-israelense-contra-o-hezbollah-no-lbano","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2949","title":{"rendered":"Netanyahu orders expansion of Israeli army operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads a security assessment at the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, May 26, 2026. Photo by Ma”ayan Toaf\/GPO.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\r\n\tAccording to Netanyahu, Israeli soldiers are operating with great force on the ground, occupying strategic positions and consolidating a security zone to protect the borders<\/strong><\/p>

“The army is operating with large forces on the ground and taking dominant terrain.<\/p>

\r\nWe are fortifying the security zone to protect the northern communities,” the prime minister declared during a meeting of the Security Cabinet.<\/p>

\r\nHe also highlighted efforts to develop innovative solutions against explosive drones and praised the work of commanders and soldiers in the field.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThis decision came after a security assessment conducted by Netanyahu with Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir at military headquarters in Tel Aviv.<\/p>

\r\nThe announcement occurred amid ongoing tension on Israel’s northern border.<\/p>

\r\nSince Hezbollah joined the conflict in support of Iran in March, the group has launched rockets and drones against Israeli territory.<\/p>

\r\nIn response, Israel launched a broad air campaign and ground operations in southern Lebanon to prevent further cross-border attacks.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nNetanyahu reported that, since the beginning of these actions, approximately 2,500 Hezbollah terrorists have been eliminated.<\/p>

\r\nEven after the ceasefire negotiated by the United States in April, which was extended for another 45 days, Israeli forces continued operating defensively and killed approximately 700 members of the group during that period-a number exceeding the total casualties suffered by Hezbollah in the Second Lebanon War in 2006. “Against Hezbollah, we have not stopped fighting for a moment, and more actions will come until the complete security of Israeli citizens is guaranteed,” stated the Prime Minister.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nOn the same day, warning sirens sounded in northern Israel, forcing approximately 35,000 residents of 11 border communities to take shelter.<\/p>

\r\nThe Defense Forces confirmed the crossing of suspected aerial targets coming from Lebanon and the impact of a projectile in an open area, with no reports of injuries.<\/p>

\r\nThe IDF also carried out attacks against infrastructure used by Hezbollah to launch rockets, destroying important targets and eliminating terrorists involved in plots against Israeli troops.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe context of this escalation dates back to early March, when Hezbollah began attacking Israel after the elimination of an Iranian leader during “Operation Lion’s Roar.” The fragile ceasefire was repeatedly violated, leading Netanyahu to accuse the group of practically disintegrating the agreement.<\/p>

\r\nFor Israel, what matters above all is the protection of its territory, its soldiers, and its civilian population.<\/p>

\r\nThe actions follow rules coordinated with the United States and, to some extent, with Lebanon.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThis expansion of operations reflects Israel’s determination not to accept constant attacks and to create a buffer zone that pushes the Hezbollah threat away from the northern border.<\/p>

\r\nWhile the terrorist group continues to try to wear down Israeli forces through attrition tactics, the army responds precisely, combining ground operations, air strikes, and technological innovations to neutralize the danger.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe population of northern Israel, which has lived for months under the constant fear of rockets and drones, sees in these measures a hope for a return to normalcy.<\/p>

\r\nThe government reiterates that security is non-negotiable and that actions will continue until the objective is fully achieved.<\/p>

\r\nThis firm stance demonstrates the priority of protecting citizens’ lives amidst a complex conflict involving multiple fronts and regional threats sponsored by Iran.

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