Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Tel Aviv will not relinquish control of five sites in Lebanese territory, noting that his offensive policy extends not only to Syria but also to Lebanon.

Netanyahu claimed in statements on Thursday that his army had attacked an Islamic Jihad headquarters in the heart of Damascus, alleging that anyone who attacks Tel Aviv or thinks about attacking it will face attack.

Netanyahu also claimed that his army killed five Hezbollah members last week for violating the ceasefire agreement, threatening that Tel Aviv would continue its security operations with force and determination, according to his claims.

In a related development, Netanyahu responded to opposition leader Yair Lapid's remarks, saying that the latter had "subdued Hezbollah" and surrendered Lebanese territory, a reference to what he described as Lapid's concessions during his tenure.