Prime Minister Netanyahu said Monday evening that Israeli forces eliminated four terrorists in Lebanon who attempted to approach IDF positions. He also reiterated his intention to run in the upcoming elections, and stated that Hezbollah retains only about 8% of its estimated 150,000 pre-war rockets and missiles, according to Abu Ali Express.
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Monday evening that four Hezbollah operatives who attempted to approach IDF forces in southern Lebanon were eliminated today. The statement, reported by Abu Ali Express, marks a concrete tactical update within the prime minister's broader remarks on the security situation.
During the same appearance, Netanyahu reiterated his assessment that Hezbollah retains only about 8% of its estimated pre-war arsenal of 150,000 rockets and missiles — a figure The Zioneer first reported at 21:15 Jerusalem. He also stated his intention to run in the upcoming elections, and asserted that Iran had sought an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, which he said he blocked.
The four-person elimination is the latest in a series of IDF operations along the Lebanon front. The prime minister's on-record account is the sole source, pending official IDF confirmation. No further details on the location or circumstances of the operation were provided.
Hezbollah did not immediately comment.
4 developments
- StrongIDF eliminated three Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon security zone
- StrongHezbollah fired anti-tank missile, mortars at IDF troops in south Lebanon; no casualties
- ConfirmedIDF eliminates Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon
- DevelopingIDF kills several Hezbollah operatives in ambush in southern Lebanon
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