Katz: Ceasefire at Risk if Hezbollah Stays Near Litani

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a warning on Sunday, stating that if Hezbollah does not retreat beyond the Litani River, there will be no agreement, and Israel will have to take action. Katz emphasized Israel’s commitment to ensuring the full implementation of the agreement in Lebanon, with a focus on safeguarding the return of residents in northern Israel.

However, Katz made it clear that the key condition for the agreement’s success is Hezbollah’s complete withdrawal from the area, the dismantling of their weapons, and the removal of terror infrastructure by the Lebanese Army, which has yet to occur. He further stated that if these conditions are not met, there will be no deal, and Israel will be forced to take independent measures to ensure the safe return of residents to their homes.