National Unity chairman Benny Gantz said Sunday that Israel should remain in southern Lebanon to safeguard northern border communities. Gantz called on opposition party leaders to join in standing behind this position, according to his statement.
National Unity party chairman MK Benny Gantz on Sunday called for an ongoing Israeli security presence in southern Lebanon to protect northern border communities, adding that opposition leaders should unite behind this position. Gantz's statement comes as the debate over Israel's long-term posture on the Lebanon front intensifies. As The Zioneer reported on June 20, Prime Minister Netanyahu said the IDF would remain in southern Lebanon 'as long as needed,' while a senior Israeli official indicated 300 Hezbollah targets were struck over two days. Gantz's remarks align with the government's stated position but underscore cross-party consensus on maintaining a southern Lebanon foothold rather than withdrawing.
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