Netanyahu vows to continue airstrikes against Hezbollah despite growing death toll
RAMAT GAN, ISRAEL - JUNE 8: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at the Sheba Tel-HaShomer Medical Centre on June 8, 2024 in Ramat Gan, Israel. Earlier today, the country's military announced the rescue of four hostages kidnapped by Palestinian militants on Oct. 7 - Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov and Shlomi Ziv - and since held in Gaza. Around 120 other Israeli hostages are said to remain in Gaza, but it's unclear how many are alive. (Photo by Jack Guez -Pool/Getty Images)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to intensify the country’s aerial bombing campaign against Hezbollah, vowing to target the Iran-backed group’s strongholds.
“We will continue to hit Hezbollah… the one who has a missile in his living room and a rocket in his home will not have a home,” Netanyahu declared in a statement following a visit to an Israeli intelligence base.
This tough stance comes as Israeli jets launched fresh strikes on Hezbollah sites, escalating tensions in the region. Netanyahu’s remarks underscore Israel’s determination to dismantle Hezbollah’s military capabilities, particularly its rocket and missile arsenal.
The Israeli military has been conducting airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, aiming to weaken the group’s ability to launch attacks on Israeli territory. The ongoing conflict has sparked concerns of a broader regional escalation.
According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, at least 558 people, including 50 children, have been killed and 1,835 injured in Israel’s intense bombardment of several areas in Lebanon.
In retaliation, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched a barrage of missiles targeting Israeli air bases, while world leaders and the United Nations urged for immediate de-escalation.
