Netanyahu Claims Major Setbacks for Hezbollah During Southern Lebanon Visit
6/30/2026 6:35:13 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hezbollah has suffered significant losses in recent weeks, claiming that only “8% of its missile stockpile remains.”
He also stated that approximately 9,000 Hezbollah fighters have been “eliminated” during the same period.
Netanyahu made the remarks during a visit to southern Lebanon, where he issued a firm message regarding Israel’s military posture in the area. “Hezbollah must leave; there is no place for it in southern Lebanon,” he said, adding that his instructions are to respond immediately to any threat.
The comments come amid ongoing cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with continued exchanges of fire reported along the Lebanese border.
He also stated that approximately 9,000 Hezbollah fighters have been “eliminated” during the same period.
Netanyahu made the remarks during a visit to southern Lebanon, where he issued a firm message regarding Israel’s military posture in the area. “Hezbollah must leave; there is no place for it in southern Lebanon,” he said, adding that his instructions are to respond immediately to any threat.
The comments come amid ongoing cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with continued exchanges of fire reported along the Lebanese border.