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.
3 developments
- DevelopingNetanyahu: Hezbollah left with 8% of its pre-war 150,000 rockets and missiles
- ConfirmedNetanyahu addresses Lebanese people: 'Israel is not at war with you, but with Hezbollah'
- DevelopingIDF eliminates over 125 terrorists in Lebanon, 13 in Gaza, including Oct.7 perpetrator
- DevelopingIDF says it struck 70+ Hezbollah sites, eliminated seven operatives from underground route
Source and signal
- Internal intake