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Netanyahu at IAF flight course graduation: 'We will remain in the security zone in Lebanon as long as needed'

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Netanyahu at IAF flight course graduation: 'We will remain in the security zone in Lebanon as long as needed'

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TL;DR

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Thursday at the Israel Air Force flight course graduation ceremony that Israel will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon as long as necessary. The remarks come amid ongoing IDF operations in the area.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Thursday at the Israel Air Force flight course graduation ceremony that Israel will maintain its presence in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary. The statement, reported by Israeli media, reinforces the government's position on the ongoing military deployment in southern Lebanon, where IDF forces have been operating against Hezbollah infrastructure. The security zone, established during the current campaign, has been a subject of domestic and international debate regarding the duration and scope of Israel's ground presence beyond the border.

02 · How it developed

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03 · Source and signal

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