What claim did Netanyahu make about Hezbollah's rocket arsenal?

He claimed Hezbollah now possesses only 8% of its initial 150,000 rockets, though this is unverified.

When was the security zone established?

The security zone was established after the 2024 conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Netanyahu: IDF to Stay in Lebanon Until Hezbollah Threat Ends

Q: What did Netanyahu say about the IDF in Lebanon?

Netanyahu said the IDF will remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon until the Hezbollah threat ends.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on June 30, 2026, that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon until the threat from Hezbollah is eliminated. He made the statement during a visit to the border area, according to reports.

Netanyahu referred to Hezbollah as a key part of Iran's 'axis of terror' and claimed the Lebanese militant group now possesses only 8% of its initial 150,000 rocket arsenal. These figures could not be independently verified.

The security zone, established after the 2024 conflict, has been a point of contention with the Lebanese government and UN peacekeepers. Netanyahu's comments suggest no immediate withdrawal is planned.

Hezbollah has not officially responded to the prime minister's remarks. The situation remains tense along the Israel-Lebanon border.