Archive · 3 Nov 2025
"Hezbollah Playing With Fire": Israel Warns Of Intensifying Attacks In Lebanon
Israel is warning the group Hezbollah and the country of Lebanon that it might increase its attacks.
Israel says Hezbollah is getting weapons again and that Lebanon's government should make them give up their weapons.
Even though there was a truce, or a pause in fighting, back in November, Israel has kept up its strikes.
Israel's leaders say they have to protect their people and will do what's needed.
Hezbollah started firing rockets into Israel after the war in Gaza began in October 2023, which made many Israelis near the border leave their homes.
Even after Israel's top leader for Hezbollah was killed in the war, the group still has weapons and money.
The United States is also pushing Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.
Lebanon says its army is starting to take control of weapons in the south.
Israel has been striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon even since the truce, and recently killed several Hezbollah fighters in an attack.
People in Lebanon are upset and defiant, saying Israel is their enemy.
Israel is warning of intensified operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, accusing the group of rearming.
Despite a November 2024 ceasefire, Israel maintains troops in southern Lebanon and has continued regular strikes.
Israeli leaders stated they expect the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah and will exercise self-defense rights if necessary.
A recent Israeli strike on Saturday killed four people, identified by Israel as Hezbollah members involved in re-establishing infrastructure.
The Lebanese government claims its army has begun implementing a plan to impose a state monopoly on weapons, starting in the south.
- Who
- Israel, Hezbollah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Lebanese government, U.S. President Donald Trump
- What
- Israel is signaling a potential intensification of its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, accusing the group of rearming and urging the Lebanese government to disarm them. Israel has continued strikes despite a November 2024 ceasefire. Recent Israeli strikes have killed multiple Hezbollah members.
- When
- Sunday (Israel's warning, Netanyahu's statement), Thursday (Israeli ground raid), Saturday (deadly strike in Nabatiyeh district), November 2024 (ceasefire), October 2023 (start of Gaza war)
- Where
- Southern Lebanon, Northern Israel, Lebanon, Gaza
- Why
- Israel alleges Hezbollah is rearming and posing a threat to its residents, and believes the Lebanese government is not fulfilling its commitment to disarm the group. Israel claims it will continue to act in self-defense and prevent Lebanon from becoming a renewed front.
Israel
Lebanon/Hezbollah
Disarmament of Hezbollah
Israel
Israel demands the Lebanese government disarm Hezbollah and believes it must implement this commitment, threatening intensified military action if this does not occur.
Lebanon/Hezbollah
The Lebanese government states the army has begun implementing a plan to impose a state monopoly on weapons, starting in the south, but has not committed to full disarmament of Hezbollah under Israeli pressure.
Ceasefire Adherence and Military Actions
Israel
Israel accuses Hezbollah of rearming and violating the ceasefire, while asserting its right to self-defense and conducting strikes, including on Thursday and Saturday, targeting Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure.
Lebanon/Hezbollah
Lebanese President Aoun ordered the army to confront Israeli incursions after a ground raid and accused Israel of intensifying strikes following his call for talks, with recent strikes killing civilians and Hezbollah members.
- Ceasefire Agreement
- November 2024
- Israeli Troops in Lebanon
- Five areas in southern Lebanon
- Israeli Strike Target
- Hezbollah's Radwan Force member and three others
- Hezbollah Members Killed (Saturday Strike)
- 4
- Hezbollah Leaders Killed (War)
- Hassan Nasrallah and many senior leaders
Sources
Israeli defense minister says Lebanese government must fulfill commitment to disarm Hezbollah
Israeli strike kills one in Gaza as sides trade blame for truce violations
Video shows Hamas fighters allegedly looting aid truck in Gaza, says US military
Netanyahu vows to disarm Hamas, urges Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah
Hamas says it will hand over three more hostage bodies
Hamas says it will hand over three more hostage bodies