Israel Won't Leave Lebanon Security Zone Until Hezbollah Disarmed, Says Defense Minister

First reported by Arutz Sheva · 1 hour ago

What happened

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon's security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed. This statement follows the IDF's successful operation to clear Hezbollah tunnels and secure the Al-Tahir mountain range.

• 01Israel will not leave Lebanon's security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed.
• 02The IDF has completed clearing Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon.
• 03The Al-Tahir mountain range capture signifies IDF control over the security zone.
• 04Previous operations secured key positions and protected Galilee communities.

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NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian36 minutes ago

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew45 minutes ago

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AlarabUnrated · Arabic1 hour ago

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HamalCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Now 14Right · Hebrew1 hour ago

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Israel Won't Withdraw from Lebanon Security Zone Until Hezbollah Disarmed, Says Defense Minister

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