Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly ordered the military to escalate its ongoing attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. In a defiant video message, Netanyahu dismissed any notion of a ceasefire, stating that forces have already eliminated over 600 militants and are now instructed to “step on the gas.” He promised decisive action and noted that a specialized team is actively working to counter incoming drone threats from the group. Meanwhile, the severe human cost of the cross-border conflict continues to mount rapidly. According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, the relentless bombardments have killed more than 3,150 people and injured nearly 9,600 since early March.