Netanyahu: "The War Isn't Over... Much Work Remains"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the buffer zone in southern Lebanon, which is occupied and controlled by the Israeli military, on the 12th (local time). He emphasized that the war is ongoing and stated that attacks against Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group, would continue.

According to the Times of Israel and other sources on the same day, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated, "There is still more work to be done," and added, "We are carrying out that task."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo by Reuters Yonhap News

Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "Thanks to this security zone (buffer zone), we have been able to deter the threat of invasion from Lebanon," and continued, "We are blocking the dangers of anti-tank and rocket attacks." He also stated, "We are pushing back the risk of anti-tank missile attacks and responding to rocket threats, but more work is still needed to ensure complete safety."

On this day, he inspected the site with Israeli Defense Minister Katz, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, and Northern Command Chief Rafi Milo.

This inspection took place amid stalled ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran. It is being interpreted as a sign of Israel's policy to secure security through actual military occupation, separate from ceasefire discussions.

Meanwhile, Israeli media outlet Ynet reported that Chief of Staff Zamir ordered the military to raise its readiness level and instructed them to prepare for a possible resumption of hostilities with Iran.

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