In his address addressed specifically to the “people of Lebanon,” Netanyahu declared, “Today, Hezbollah is weaker than it has been for many, many years.”
“We have undermined the capabilities of Hezbollah, eliminating thousands of terrorists, including Hassan Nasrallah, the former leader of the organization, as well as Nasrallah’s replacement and that of his replacement.”
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Netanyahu claimed Iran has “conquered” Lebanon by converting it into a “stockpile of ammunition and weapons” and a makeshift “Iranian military base” in order to guarantee Hezbollah advances Tehran’s regional objectives.
You, the people of Lebanon, find yourselves at a crucial juncture right now. You have a choice,” he said. “This is your chance to reclaim your nation. It can be put back on the path to wealth and peace.
The prime minister said, “If you don’t, Hezbollah will keep trying to attack Israel from heavily populated areas at your expense.” “Remove Hezbollah from your nation.
Netanyahu did not state clearly what measures will be taken to end Israeli assaults on Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Naim Qassem, the deputy leader of the organization, hinted earlier on Tuesday that he would be amenable to a cease-fire without including Gaza in the talks.
