Netanyahu: IDF eliminated 90% of Hezbollah's pre-war 150,000 rockets and missiles

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu provided a detailed assessment of the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, asserting that the IDF has successfully eliminated the vast majority of the terror group's rocket and missile arsenal. According to the Prime Minister, of the 150,000 projectiles Hezbollah possessed prior to the escalation, only about 10% remain. This figure aligns with previous Israeli assessments cited in recent weeks, suggesting a consistent intelligence view of the group's degradation.

Leadership and Operational Losses

Beyond the destruction of hardware, Netanyahu highlighted the systemic shock delivered to Hezbollah's operational core. He specifically noted the impact of the 'pager attacks'—a reference to the coordinated explosion of communication devices—and confirmed the elimination of the group's long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah, alongside the senior command of the elite Radwan Force. In the last two weeks alone, Netanyahu stated that more than 200 Hezbollah operatives have been killed in IDF actions.

Strategic Context and Outlook

The Prime Minister's remarks come amid a broader framework of Israeli security operations in Lebanon. While the figures provided by Netanyahu reflect a significant tactical achievement, the situation remains developing. The focus now shifts to how Hezbollah—and its backers in Iran—will respond to the loss of 90% of its primary deterrent and the near-total decapitation of its military leadership. For Israel, the stated goal remains the long-term removal of the threat to northern communities and the enforcement of a security reality that prevents the group's rehabilitation.