Senior Israeli official Hillel Bitton Rosen said Monday evening that Israel is preparing for a multi-year military presence in Lebanon, as long as Hezbollah remains active. Rosen stressed the need to ensure optimal protection for Israeli forces and avoid daily casualties, according to reports from his affiliated media.
Senior Israeli official Hillel Bitton Rosen stated Monday evening that Israel is preparing for a prolonged military presence in Lebanon — extending years — as long as Hezbollah remains a viable force. His remarks, reported via his affiliated media channels, underscored that Israeli forces must receive optimal protection and that the military cannot sustain daily casualties. The statement reflects a hardening assessment among Israeli security circles regarding the duration of operations in southern Lebanon, where the IDF has been conducting ground raids and exposing Hezbollah infrastructure since late 2023. The Zioneer has previously reported on similar positions from Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials, as well as Hezbollah's own warnings that any Israeli presence will trigger retaliation. Rosen's wording — 'years, as long as Hezbollah exists' — is among the most explicit timeline projections from an Israeli official to date. No official IDF or government confirmation of the multi-year planning has been issued, and the statement remains attributed directly to Rosen.
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