Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that the country’s security forces are intensifying operations against militant groups across several regions, claiming significant progress in ongoing military campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank.
Speaking about Israel’s security situation, Netanyahu said authorities continue to thwart numerous planned attacks through coordinated efforts involving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Israel Security Agency (ISA) and the national police. While acknowledging that not every threat can be prevented, he maintained that hundreds of attacks are disrupted each year.
The Israeli leader claimed that military pressure on Hamas in the Gaza Strip has increased substantially, with Israeli forces now controlling more than 60 per cent of the territory. He added that this figure is expected to rise to nearly 70 per cent in the near future as operations continue.
Netanyahu further stated that Israel is working to prevent Hamas from rebuilding its military capabilities while simultaneously targeting the group’s senior leadership. According to him, the ongoing campaign is aimed at reducing the organisation’s operational capacity and preventing future attacks.
Addressing developments along the northern border, the Prime Minister said Israeli forces had conducted extensive operations against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon over the past week. He claimed that hundreds of militants had been eliminated and that troops had secured the strategically important Beaufort Ridge, where they allegedly uncovered a large underground network.
He also said Israel is continuing efforts to dismantle militant infrastructure in villages located near its northern frontier, describing the operations as part of a broader strategy to strengthen border security.
Reiterating his government’s position, Netanyahu stressed that Israel would respond firmly to any attacks on its territory or civilian communities and would continue military operations wherever it considers necessary to safeguard national security.
The remarks come amid continued tensions across the region, with military activity and cross-border exchanges contributing to an increasingly volatile security environment.
