PM on the campaign's achievements: "The Lebanon envelope is today inside Lebanon"
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered remarks at the state memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Second Lebanon War at Mount Herzl • Netanyahu emphasized that our forces will remain in the security strip in…
Assessment
Prime Minister Netanyahu used a state memorial ceremony for the Second Lebanon War to frame current military achievements as historical continuity. By stating that the 'Gaza envelope is now inside Lebanon,' he presented ongoing operations as a reversal of past vulnerabilities. His emphasis on maintaining a security strip in southern Lebanon and the direct message to Iran and Hezbollah suggest the government is preparing the public for an extended military presence beyond current expectations.