Israel\u2019s new Defense Minister, Israel Katz, appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to replace the recently dismissed Yoav Gallant, has sparked surprise with a bold declaration regarding Israel\u2019s stance on Hezbollah. Katz stated that one of Israel\u2019s primary goals is to disarm Hezbollah, leaving Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi notably surprised.<\/p>\n
As Israel advances into southern Lebanon, negotiations continue in Washington and Beirut over a possible resolution to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. However, Katz emphasized that Israel would not halt its efforts until all military objectives are achieved.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will not cease fire, we will not ease pressure, and we will not support any agreement that does not fully achieve the goals of this war,\u201d Katz declared during a visit to the Northern Command alongside Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi.<\/p>\n
Katz outlined these objectives as: \u201cdisarming Hezbollah, pushing them beyond the Litani River, and ensuring the safe return of Israelis in northern areas to their homes.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the accompanying video, Halevi appeared visibly taken aback by Katz\u2019s mention of disarming Hezbollah as an official objective, as this has not been publicly stated as a government directive.<\/p>\n
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