Middle EastPublished: 16 June 2026 at 05:20

Netanyahu: Israeli forces to remain in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces will maintain a security zone in occupied Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israeli forces will continue to uphold a "security zone" in occupied Lebanon. The announcement was made without further specifics regarding the zone's boundaries or duration. Netanyahu emphasized the need for the zone to ensure Israel's security. No detailed information on the zone's location or timeline was provided.

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