Netanyahu says deal with Lebanon ‘historic’ for Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised a US-brokered deal with Lebanon as a historic achievement against Iran and Hezbollah. Israel plans to maintain a security zone inside Lebanese territory until terrorist groups are disarmed.
Why it matters
The agreement marks a significant shift in regional security dynamics and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that Israeli forces would remain in the security zone some 10km inside Lebanese territory. (EPA Images pic)
The article reports on the Prime Minister's statements while providing context on the security zone, maintaining a neutral reporting tone.
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