Israel’s defence minister has threatened to further intensify attacks on Lebanon as long as the Hezbollah militant group refuses to disarm

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Israel continued military operations in Lebanon between November 17 and November 23, 2025. These activities involved targeted assassinations of Hezbollah operatives involved in the group’s regeneration efforts and strikes on its assets.

The ceasefire is broadly holding in Gaza, with Israeli forces inside the strip having pulled back to the so-called "yellow line." Still, renewed Israeli strikes killed dozens of Palestinians last week in response to what Israel alleged was a ceasefire violation by a Hamas gunman.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told reporters in Paraguay that Hezbollah’s military dominance undermines Lebanon’s sovereignty, insisting that Israel cannot achieve security until the group is fully disarmed.