Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israeli forces would remain in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria “for as long as necessary,” making the announcement hours after a reported deal between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East war. He framed the continued deployments as essential to Israel’s security following recent regional developments.
Speaking at a televised press conference, Netanyahu said, “We established deep security zones around the State of Israel. We did this in Gaza, in Lebanon, and in Syria.” He added, “And I want to make it clear: we will remain in these security zones for as long as necessary to protect our country,” stressing that the deployments are intended to safeguard Israeli territory and citizens.
The statement came shortly after news of a US-Iran agreement aimed at halting the broader conflict in the region; Netanyahu’s remarks underscore Israel’s intent to keep military positions in place despite diplomatic moves elsewhere. He gave no timeline for withdrawal and emphasized that decisions on the security zones would be guided by Israel’s assessment of risk.
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