Israel has threatened to ramp up its attacks against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon if the Lebanese government fails to disarm the militant group, despite a ceasefire agreement between the two.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Hezbollah was seeking to rearm and that Israel would act in self-defence, claiming such operations were in line with the "terms of the ceasefire".

"We will not allow Lebanon to become a renewed front against us, and we will act as necessary," Netanyahu said at a press conference on Sunday.

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He emphasised that Israel reports to the United States but does "not ask for permission," adding that Israel maintains responsibility for its own security.

Also on Sunday, the Israeli military confi

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