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In the wake of Israeli airstrikes that resulted in nearly 500 deaths in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Lebanese people, urging them not to serve as "human shields" for Hezbollah.
In the wake of Israeli airstrikes that resulted in nearly 500 deaths in Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the Lebanese people, urging them not to serve as “human shields” for Hezbollah.
Here are the top 10 points from Netanyahu’s message regarding the conflict:
Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s conflict is not with the Lebanese people but with Hezbollah.
* He accused Hezbollah of using civilians as human shields by placing missiles in their homes.
* The Prime Minister stated that these rockets and missiles are aimed directly at Israeli cities and citizens.
* He highlighted the necessity of removing these weapons to ensure the safety of Israelis.
* Netanyahu informed that the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) have warned Lebanese citizens to evacuate to safety.
* He urged the Lebanese people to take these warnings seriously to protect their lives.
* Netanyahu appealed to the Lebanese not to risk their lives for Hezbollah’s agenda.
* He reassured that once the military operations are concluded, civilians can safely return to their homes.
* The message was conveyed through a video shared online.
* Netanyahu stressed the importance of prioritizing personal safety over allegiance to Hezbollah.
The recent strikes mark a shift in violence from Israel’s southern border with Gaza to its northern border with Lebanon, where Hezbollah has engaged in crossfire in support of Hamas since the onset of the war. The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) named the operation “Operation Northern Arrows,” targeting southern and eastern Lebanon, including a specific strike in Beirut.
According to the Hezbollah-led health ministry, the casualties reached 492, including 35 children and 58 women, with over 1,645 individuals wounded and thousands displaced, as reported by Health Minister Firass Abiad. The attacks were condemned by Arab nations and global powers, who called for de-escalation amid both sides’ defiance.
Hezbollah declared a “new phase” of confrontation, firing rockets at Israeli military positions in retaliation for previous strikes. The violence followed a series of deadly explosions in Lebanon that Hezbollah attributed to Israeli actions, resulting in 39 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries last week.
