Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday ruled out a withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon for the foreseeable future.
In a speech, Netanyahu described the “security zone” established by the Israeli military as a barrier between the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon and civilians and communities in northern Israel.
Israel would not withdraw as long as its security needs required a military presence there, he said.
The Lebanese government, however, considers the area…
In a speech, Netanyahu described the “security zone” established by the Israeli military as a barrier between the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon and civilians and communities in northern Israel.
Israel would not withdraw as long as its security needs required a military presence there, he said.
The Lebanese government, however, considers the area…
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