Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to intensify its attacks on Lebanon. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has now been commanded to increase the strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon to deliver what Netanyahu has described as a "decisive blow" to the armed group.

This order is problematic, as it came during the ongoing ceasefire between the Jewish state and the Lebanese government in Beirut. This ceasefire was agreed upon in mid-April after more than a month of fighting and was extended earlier in May.

The escalation in obvious violation of the ceasefire could further complicate indirect talks between the United States and Iran. Tehran has already stated that the Israeli military must end its operation against Hezbollah in order for a ceasefire with Washington to be extended. US President Donald Trump previously said Israel should only take "surgical" military action in Lebanon.

According to a report  by RT, in a video message on Monday, Netanyahu insisted that Israel is "at war with Hezbollah" and that the country's authorities "are not taking our foot off the gas."