Netanyahu Delivers Inspiring Message To Lebanon While Revealing Death Blow To Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu encouraged the people of Lebanon this week to take their country back from Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization that has effectively taken over the country.

Netanyahu made the remarks as Israel continues ground operations in southern Lebanon to eliminate the terrorist group along Israel’s northern border so tens of thousands of Israelis can return to their homes.

He delivered a similar message to the people of Iran last week where he promised them that they would be free from tyranny sooner than many think.

“Lebanon was once known for its tolerance, for its beauty,” he said. “Today, it’s a place of chaos, a place of war. Israel withdrew from Lebanon 25 years ago.”

“But the country that actually conquered Lebanon is not Israel,” he continued. “It’s Iran. Iran, which finances and arms Hezbollah to serve Iran’s interests at Lebanon’s expense. Hezbollah has turned Lebanon into a stockpile of ammunition weapons and a forward Iranian military base.”

He noted that Hezbollah joined Hamas’ war against Israel the day after Hamas launched its unprecedented infiltration into Israel on October 7 where they subsequently massacred 1,200 people, wounded thousands more, and took hundreds hostage.

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“[Hezbollah] has since fired over 8,000 missiles at Israel, killing civilians without distinction—Jews, Christians, Muslims and Druze,” he said. “Israel has decided to put an end to this. We’ve decided to do whatever is necessary to return our people safely to their homes. Israel has a right to defend itself. Israel also has a right to win! And Israel will win!”

In addition to killing Hezbollah’s leader, Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, Netanyahu revealed that Israel’s military has also killed Nasrallah’s replacement and the replacement of his replacement.

His remarks come as Israel has virtually eliminated Hezbollah’s entire senior officer corps, having killed hundreds of senior and mid-level commanders, including the group’s top leaders.

“Today, Hezbollah is weaker than it has been for many many years,” he said. “Now you, the Lebanese people, you stand at a significant crossroads. It is your choice. You can now take back your country. You can return it to a path of peace and prosperity.”

“If you don’t, Hezbollah will continue to try to fight Israel from densely populated areas at your expense,” he continued. “It doesn’t care if Lebanon is dragged into a wider war. Christians, Druze, Muslims—Sunnis and Shiites—all of you are suffering because of Hezbollah’s futile war against Israel.”

To all the mothers and fathers of Lebanon, he asked them if they wanted a better future for their sons and daughters.

“I know you want a better future for your children,” he said. “There is a better way. A better way for your children, for your cities, for your villages, for your country. You deserve to restore Lebanon to its days of tranquility; you deserve a Lebanon that is different.”

“Don’t let these terrorists destroy your future any more than they’ve already done,” he continued. “Stand up and take your country back. You have an opportunity that hasn’t existed in decades. An opportunity to take care of the future of your children and grandchildren. You have an opportunity to save Lebanon before it falls into the abyss of a long war that will lead to destruction and suffering like we see in Gaza. It doesn’t have to be that way.”

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This is a message to the people of Lebanon: pic.twitter.com/btMQR0Xwtn

— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 8, 2024