Netanyahu on Lebanon
Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the army will remain in the security zone in Lebanon as long as Hezbollah represents a threat, emphasizing the reduction but not elimination of the military potential of the Shiite group.
Assessment
Netanyahu is signaling that Israel's military presence in southern Lebanon will persist indefinitely, tying withdrawal to a condition that appears structurally permanent: the very existence of Hezbollah as a military threat. This effectively leaves no visible exit timeline, especially since he concedes that Hezbollah's capability has only been reduced. The statement invites close observation of how this long-term posture affects Lebanon's sovereignty and regional stability.