Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces will remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. This follows a trilateral framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities, though displaced civilians will not be permitted to return to the zone.
Why it matters
The agreement represents a significant shift in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, establishing a new security framework that dictates territorial control and civilian movement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday (June 27, 2026) that Israel would remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms, shortly after the announcement in Washington of a framework agreement with the United States and Lebanon.
The report provides a factual account of the Prime Minister's statements and the U.S. involvement, maintaining a neutral tone regarding the conflict.
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