Kats: Israel plans lasting presence in south Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz emphasized that Israel will not withdraw from the area it occupies in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed and its threats across the country are eliminated. He clarified that he has instructed the military to prepare for a long-term presence in the region to protect the troops and cities, affirming that Israel will remain in the "security zones" until the goal is fully achieved, despite the direct American criticisms directed at him. These statements come after a tour in Lebanon during which he announced that the Israeli army will remain in the buffer zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza Strip—an stance that reflects ongoing tension and pressure on Hezbollah, and a delay in withdrawal until Hezbollah is fully disarmed.
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