Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s message to the Lebanese people:

“Israel is not at war with Lebanon. We’re at war with Hezbollah, that has taken your country hostage, that does Iran’s bidding, that uses your territory to launch terrorist attacks against Israel.

Once Hezbollah is dismantled, the possibilities are endless.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's message to the Lebanese people:

Israel is not at war with Lebanon. We're at war with Hezbollah, that has taken your country hostage, that does Iran's bidding, that uses your territory to launch terrorist attacks against Israel.

Once Hezbollah… pic.twitter.com/FH8ywOaZpG

— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) June 10, 2026