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Netanyahu Targets Hezbollah to Restore Credibility Amid Setbacks

4/16/2026

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to achieve a military victory in Lebanon after setbacks in Gaza and Iran.
The Israeli army targets Hezbollah, a group that has posed a threat since 1982.
After the October 7 attacks, fears of a Hezbollah invasion have fueled Israeli rhetoric.
The military strategy involves destroying Shia villages, paralleling actions in Gaza.
Netanyahu's government seeks to disarm Hezbollah to regain credibility with voters.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aims to achieve a military victory in Lebanon after setbacks in Gaza and Iran.
The Israeli army targets Hezbollah, a group that has posed a threat since 1982.
After the October 7 attacks, fears of a Hezbollah invasion have fueled Israeli rhetoric.
The military strategy involves destroying Shia villages, paralleling actions in Gaza.
Netanyahu's government seeks to disarm Hezbollah to regain credibility with voters.