Prime Minister Netanyahu told followers on social media that Israel remains at war with Hezbollah and will step up attacks. The Israeli military confirmed it hit more than 70 Hezbollah sites across Lebanon in the last 24 hours, including ten command centers in Tyre. The move follows a cease‑fire brokered by the United States that has already been breached by both sides.

Since clashes reignited in March, Lebanon’s health ministry reports 3,185 deaths and over 9,600 injuries, displacing hundreds of thousands. Israeli forces claim to have killed more than 600 Hezbollah fighters in recent weeks, while Hezbollah’s media arm issued eight statements about ongoing strikes. Tehran’s push for a U.S.‑Iran deal that includes Lebanon adds diplomatic pressure to an already volatile front.

U.S. President Trump reiterated Israel’s right to self‑defence in a weekend call, but has not addressed Hezbollah directly in his talks with Iran. The intensifying battle threatens to complicate any broader Middle‑East settlement, as both Tehran and Washington weigh how a cease‑fire could be enforced while Israeli troops occupy Lebanese border positions.