Israeli politician and former war cabinet member Benny Gantz has said in a post on his X account that the condition for any agreement with Lebanon should include “full Israeli freedom of action against any violation,” on the back of the newly proposed ceasefire deal.
Last week, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that the main challenge in any ceasefire agreement with Lebanon would be completely disarming Hezbollah, making it impossible “to arm again with new weapons systems,” and ensuring Hezbollah is removed from Israel’s border entirely.
His comments came a day after newly appointed Defense Minister Israel Katz also claimed that the Israeli military had defeated Hezbollah, calling the elimination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, the crowning achievement.
On Sunday, Israel said it killed Hezbollah’s chief spokesman, Muhammad Afif, dealing yet another blow and showing it seeks the complete destruction of the group.
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