In a stark warning to the militant group, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to unleash "overwhelming" force against Hezbollah, a powerful Shia Islamist organization based in Lebanon. The threat comes as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate, with both sides engaging in a war of words in recent weeks. Netanyahu's comments, which used the biblical term "smite," suggest a significant escalation in Israel's military posture towards its long-time adversary. The move is likely to be closely watched by regional powers, including Iran, which backs Hezbollah, and could have far-reaching implications for the fragile stability of the Middle East.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force.
