Beirut. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently visited his forces in the ‘occupied’ areas of southern Lebanon. During this he firmly said that he would not retreat from there. This visit has come in the background of increasing tension and security situation where the situation on the border remains very delicate.
The purpose of this visit of Netanyahu was to boost the morale of the soldiers and to send the message that Israel is committed to the security of its borders. “We will not leave,” he told reporters. Our mission is to stand with our soldiers and support the courageous duties they perform.’
Also, Netanyahu said that Israel will take every possible step to protect its regional interests. He instructed the security forces to be alert and prepared for every situation. There have been recent signs of border clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, which has increased tensions in the area. Israel is working seriously on border security. Apart from this, this step can further strengthen the Israeli presence in Southern Lebanon, which is considered legally disputed.
Amidst all this, the situation is also being monitored at the international level so that no major untoward incident occurs. It is expected that both sides will try to resolve the disputes through mutual dialogue and strive to maintain stability in the region.
The visit is getting wide support among the Israeli public and soldiers. They are seeing this strong stance of Netanyahu as a necessary step in protecting their borders.
