March 23, Kathmandu – Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced that the Israeli military intends to take control of a large area of Lebanon. Katz stated that the plan to occupy significant Lebanese territory aims to simplify operations against Hezbollah. In this context, the Israeli forces will extend their security zone up to the Litani River in Lebanon, located approximately 30 kilometers from the Israeli border.
“Displaced civilians will not be allowed to return to their homes until northern Israel is secure,” Katz said. He also reported that five bridges used by Hezbollah for movement and arms transportation have been destroyed. Israel has had longstanding tensions with Hezbollah, the Iran-backed proxy group in Lebanon. Recently, following rocket attacks by Hezbollah from Iran, Israel has taken this new strategic step.
