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Israel's IDF Targets Hezbollah Amid U.S. Ceasefire Criticism

4/18/2026

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Many in Israel are upset with U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Israel has weakened Hezbollah by destroying 70%-80% of its rocket arsenal and assassinating its leader Hassan Nasrallah.
The Israeli Defense Forces have retaken southern Lebanon and will not withdraw if Hezbollah continues to threaten Israel.
IDF commanders say military force alone cannot eliminate Hezbollah and Israel intends to deter it through targeted attacks.

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Many in Israel are upset with U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over ceasefire with Hezbollah.
Israel has weakened Hezbollah by destroying 70%-80% of its rocket arsenal and assassinating its leader Hassan Nasrallah.
The Israeli Defense Forces have retaken southern Lebanon and will not withdraw if Hezbollah continues to threaten Israel.
IDF commanders say military force alone cannot eliminate Hezbollah and Israel intends to deter it through targeted attacks.