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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday, vowing to "press the pedal even harder" and "crush" the group, as drone attacks and cross-border fire continue to fuel fears of a wider regional conflict.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday, vowing to "press the pedal even harder" and "crush" the group, as drone attacks and cross-border fire continue to fuel fears of a wider regional conflict.

The Israeli military said a soldier was killed and another seriously wounded in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon, with two far-right Israeli ministers urging renewed strikes on Beirut. A senior U.S. official also signaled Washington could soon back a broader Israeli operation against Hezbollah.

The Israeli military said a soldier was killed and another seriously wounded in a Hezbollah drone strike in southern Lebanon, with two far-right Israeli ministers urging renewed strikes on Beirut. A senior U.S. official also signaled Washington could soon back a broader Israeli operation against Hezbollah.

Following Netanyahu’s escalation order, Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah-linked targets in the Bekaa Valley and near Tyre, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 17 deaths on Monday. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says more than 3,100 people have been killed since the war resumed in March.

Following Netanyahu’s escalation order, Israeli strikes hit Hezbollah-linked targets in the Bekaa Valley and near Tyre, with Lebanese authorities reporting at least 17 deaths on Monday. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says more than 3,100 people have been killed since the war resumed in March.

Residents fled Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israeli strikes widened across Lebanon, with the military saying it hit more than 70 Hezbollah targets in 24 hours as Israel pushes to expand its security zone in southern Lebanon, with the Litani River set as the line Hezbollah fighters are to be pushed behind.

Residents fled Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israeli strikes widened across Lebanon, with the military saying it hit more than 70 Hezbollah targets in 24 hours as Israel pushes to expand its security zone in southern Lebanon, with the Litani River set as the line Hezbollah fighters are to be pushed behind.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated on Monday that a "full Israeli withdrawal" from southern Lebanon was a "non-negotiable" demand. Lebanon and Israel are preparing for a fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington on June 2 and 3, preceded by a Pentagon meeting of military delegations on May 29.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated on Monday that a "full Israeli withdrawal" from southern Lebanon was a "non-negotiable" demand. Lebanon and Israel are preparing for a fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington on June 2 and 3, preceded by a Pentagon meeting of military delegations on May 29.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem's call for the Lebanese government's removal, accusing him of seeking to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos." U.S. President Donald Trump separately said on Monday that U.S.-Iran negotiations were "proceeding nicely."

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem's call for the Lebanese government's removal, accusing him of seeking to plunge Lebanon "back into chaos." U.S. President Donald Trump separately said on Monday that U.S.-Iran negotiations were "proceeding nicely."

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday, vowing to "press the pedal even harder" and "crush" the group amid a surge in drone attacks on Israeli troops and northern communities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to escalate strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday, vowing to "press the pedal even harder" and "crush" the group amid a surge in drone attacks on Israeli troops and northern communities.

A senior US official told The Times of Israel that Hezbollah had fired over 1,000 drones and more than 700 rockets at Israel in the preceding eight days. The official said Washington could soon authorize a larger Israeli operation against the group.

A senior US official told The Times of Israel that Hezbollah had fired over 1,000 drones and more than 700 rockets at Israel in the preceding eight days. The official said Washington could soon authorize a larger Israeli operation against the group.

Following Netanyahu's announcement, the IDF launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in the Bekaa Valley and near Tyre. Lebanese authorities reported at least 17 people were killed across southern Lebanon and the western Bekaa district in strikes on Monday.

Following Netanyahu's announcement, the IDF launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in the Bekaa Valley and near Tyre. Lebanese authorities reported at least 17 people were killed across southern Lebanon and the western Bekaa district in strikes on Monday.

Residents fled the southern suburbs of Beirut after Netanyahu's escalation order, according to Lebanon's National News Agency and an AFP correspondent on the ground. The IDF said it struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites across Lebanon in the preceding 24 hours.

Residents fled the southern suburbs of Beirut after Netanyahu's escalation order, according to Lebanon's National News Agency and an AFP correspondent on the ground. The IDF said it struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites across Lebanon in the preceding 24 hours.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated on Monday that a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon was a "non-negotiable" demand. Lebanon and Israel are preparing for a fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington on June 2 and 3, preceded by a Pentagon meeting of military delegations on May 29.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated on Monday that a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon was a "non-negotiable" demand. Lebanon and Israel are preparing for a fourth round of US-brokered talks in Washington on June 2 and 3, preceded by a Pentagon meeting of military delegations on May 29.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem's call for the Lebanese government's removal, accusing him of seeking to "plunge Lebanon back into chaos." President Trump separately said on Monday that US-Iran negotiations were "proceeding nicely."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem's call for the Lebanese government's removal, accusing him of seeking to "plunge Lebanon back into chaos." President Trump separately said on Monday that US-Iran negotiations were "proceeding nicely."

Israel's strikes in Lebanon are killing civilians, targeting journalists and demolishing neighborhoods under the cover of a ceasefire that exists in name only. The so-called buffer zone strategy mirrors the Gaza playbook — displacing populations, destroying infrastructure and collectively punishing Shia communities. Letting this pattern continue without accountability sets a dangerous precedent that makes war without rules the new normal.

Israel's strikes in Lebanon are killing civilians, targeting journalists and demolishing neighborhoods under the cover of a ceasefire that exists in name only. The so-called buffer zone strategy mirrors the Gaza playbook — displacing populations, destroying infrastructure and collectively punishing Shia communities. Letting this pattern continue without accountability sets a dangerous precedent that makes war without rules the new normal.

Hezbollah fired over 1,000 drones and 700 rockets at Israel in just eight days, hitting homes, school bus stops and killing soldiers — and still refuses to disarm or accept peace talks. Escalating Israeli strikes are a direct response to Hezbollah's deliberate attacks on civilians, not unprovoked aggression. A terror group that rejects diplomacy and targets civilians has no standing to complain about the consequences.

Hezbollah fired over 1,000 drones and 700 rockets at Israel in just eight days, hitting homes, school bus stops and killing soldiers — and still refuses to disarm or accept peace talks. Escalating Israeli strikes are a direct response to Hezbollah's deliberate attacks on civilians, not unprovoked aggression. A terror group that rejects diplomacy and targets civilians has no standing to complain about the consequences.

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Hezbollah has kept this conflict alive with drone and rocket attacks on Israel, hitting civilian areas and killing Israeli troops, while refusing disarmament or a serious diplomatic off-ramp. Israel’s escalating strikes are being framed not as unprovoked aggression, but as a response to an armed group still attacking across the border while rejecting negotiations. For many, a force that targets civilians while rejecting diplomacy has little credibility when condemning the consequences.

Hezbollah has kept this conflict alive with drone and rocket attacks on Israel, hitting civilian areas and killing Israeli troops, while refusing disarmament or a serious diplomatic off-ramp. Israel’s escalating strikes are being framed not as unprovoked aggression, but as a response to an armed group still attacking across the border while rejecting negotiations. For many, a force that targets civilians while rejecting diplomacy has little credibility when condemning the consequences.

Israel’s strikes in Lebanon are killing civilians, targeting journalists and demolishing neighborhoods despite a ceasefire in name only. The escalation comes as U.S.-Iran diplomacy advances, with Netanyahu wary of any deal preserving Iran’s regional influence, raising fears Lebanon is again part of a wider strategic contest. The buffer zone strategy mirrors the Gaza playbook: displacement, destruction and collective punishment. Letting this continue risks normalizing war without rules.

Israel’s strikes in Lebanon are killing civilians, targeting journalists and demolishing neighborhoods despite a ceasefire in name only. The escalation comes as U.S.-Iran diplomacy advances, with Netanyahu wary of any deal preserving Iran’s regional influence, raising fears Lebanon is again part of a wider strategic contest. The buffer zone strategy mirrors the Gaza playbook: displacement, destruction and collective punishment. Letting this continue risks normalizing war without rules.

There is a 33% chance that Lebanon will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 33% chance that Lebanon will experience a civil war before 2036, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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