Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the killing of a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut sends a clear message that no enemy operative is beyond Israel’s reach. He said the commander, who led Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, had directed plans to seize northern areas and believed he had 'immunity in Beirut' while coordinating attacks from what Netanyahu described as a hidden headquarters.

Netanyahu stated that Israel has killed more than 200 Hezbollah operatives in the past month and is carrying out similar operations in Gaza against Hamas. He emphasized that no militant threatening Israel would be spared, declaring that anyone who endangers the country 'puts his own life at risk.'

The remarks come despite a United States-backed ceasefire in place in Lebanon and Gaza, as both Hezbollah and Hamas have refused to disarm. Netanyahu’s tough stance unfolds as he prepares for a national election within six months, where his handling of the conflicts following the October 7, 2023 attacks is expected to be a central issue.