Katz Says Israel Won't Withdraw From Hezbollah Stronghold in Southern Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will maintain control of a security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. Meanwhile, the region faces ongoing military strikes and geopolitical tensions involving Iran and global oil supply risks.
Why it matters
The statement signals a hardening of Israel's military stance in Lebanon, which has significant implications for regional stability and global energy markets.
■ The Israeli military said it assasinated two Hamas operatives in Gaza City, after Palestinian media reported two people were killed and 13 were wounded in an Israeli strike in the area.
■ An Israeli soldier on leave was arrested after firing shots Saturday toward the West Bank Palestinian village of al-Mughayyir, north of Ramallah, the Israeli military said. The soldier was suspended pending an investigation.
■ Israeli settlers attacked and wounded two Palestinians who had gone to their land, east of Salfit, according to Palestinian reports.
■ Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel will not withdraw from the 700-square-kilometer "security zone" it controls in Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed throughout the country.
■ Four percent of the global oil supply is at risk following the closure of Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack Saturday, traders and sources told Reuters.
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