Israel Will Not Withdraw From Southern Lebanon While Hezbollah Terrorist Organization Exists (opens original article in a new tab)

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains active, emphasizing the need to dismantle the group and its military capabilities before discussing new security arrangements.

• Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich stated Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon while Hezbollah remains active
• Smotrich emphasized Hezbollah must be dismantled and excluded from Lebanon's government and military
• Hezbollah's military presence is seen as a major obstacle to Israeli withdrawal or security agreements