This article is from the 19th, nine days ago. As of the past few days, Israel has been undergoing an election for the seat of Prime Minister, where Netanyahu currently stands. Its been looking close to negative for his reelection in polls, a large resurgence against him bolstered by popular belief that he preformed badly in the wars for the Greater Israel Project. If he isnt reelected, we will likely see the wars scaling up, whether it be frequency or intensity.
As for this article, its likely a last-minute political move to indicate a willingness to go further with the wars, out of hopes to strengthen his reelection prospects. Whoever wins, I fear what will happen to Lebanon and Palestine.