Netanyahu vows to ‘smite’ Hezbollah with ‘overwhelming’ force

AI justification

Threat of disproportionate military force violates human rights and escalates conflict. | The vow to use overwhelming force against Hezbollah represents a clear escalation of military rhetoric and potential violence, violating fundamental human rights to security, freedom from torture, and freedom from arbitrary detention. This action undermines peace and justice (SDG 16) and poses severe risks to civilian populations in the region.