Netanyahu announces new northern security zone along Lebanon border

• ‘Israel’ says new security zone spans Lebanon-Syria frontier
• Claims major degradation of Hezbollah capabilities
• Signals ongoing diplomatic talks with Lebanon

Prime Minister of ‘Israel’ Benjamin Netanyahu announced what he described as a new security reality on the northern front, including the establishment of a “security zone” stretching along the border with Lebanon and reaching the Yarmouk River in Syria.

Netanyahu said the buffer zone is designed to permanently remove the threat of direct infiltration and push anti-armor missile threats away from northern settlements, framing it as part of a long-term security strategy.

He also outlined what he called strategic gains against Hezbollah, claiming the destruction of a large portion of the group’s rockets, shells, and storage sites, and saying its leadership structure had been significantly weakened.

Netanyahu further said the objective remains the disarmament of Hezbollah, though he acknowledged this would require sustained political and military efforts over time. He added that plans are in place to counter remaining drone and missile threats, without providing operational details.

On the diplomatic front, he described direct talks with Lebanese representatives as the first in more than four decades, while stressing that a path toward broader peace remains distant. He said efforts to restore security in the north are being coordinated with President of the United States Donald Trump, whom he credited with limiting further escalation to allow negotiations to continue.