Netanyahu says Hezbollah leader's killing became an "essential condition" for Israel to achieve its war goals

Associated Press

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Netanyahu says Hezbollah leader's killing became an "essential condition" for Israel to achieve its war goals.

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