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Israel Keeps Southern Lebanon Zone Until Hezbollah Disarms

6/29/2026

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Netanyahu delivered a pre-recorded video to Israeli media after Washington announced a U.S.–Lebanon trilateral framework.
He said Israel will stay in the southern Lebanon security zone until Hezbollah disarms, citing June 26 2026 remarks.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the agreement as the start of a lasting peace framework.
Israel will let Lebanese army take over pilot areas near the Litani River while keeping the zone closed to civilians and Hezbollah.

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Netanyahu delivered a pre-recorded video to Israeli media after Washington announced a U.S.–Lebanon trilateral framework.
He said Israel will stay in the southern Lebanon security zone until Hezbollah disarms, citing June 26 2026 remarks.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the agreement as the start of a lasting peace framework.
Israel will let Lebanese army take over pilot areas near the Litani River while keeping the zone closed to civilians and Hezbollah.