Israel Won't Leave Lebanon Security Zone Until Hezbollah Disarmed, Katz Says
Israeli Minister of Transportation and Intelligence, Yisrael Katz, stated that Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. Katz, speaking in his capacity as Intelligence Minister, emphasized that the presence in the security zone is conditional on the dismantling of Hezbollah's military capabilities.
He did not specify a timeline for this condition, nor did he detail the specific steps required for Hezbollah's disarmament. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions and sporadic clashes along the Israeli-Lebanese border, a region that has seen significant security challenges for Israel.
The security zone was established by Israel in the early 1980s to protect its northern communities from cross-border attacks. Its future and the conditions for any Israeli withdrawal have been a recurring topic in Israeli security and political discourse.
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