Israel Won’t Withdraw from Lebanon Security Zone Until Hezbollah Disarmed: Katz

This statement signals a hardening of Israel's security posture, tying any withdrawal to a condition—Hezbollah's full disarmament—that is unlikely to be met in the near term. The practical effect is that the security zone may persist indefinitely, prolonging a military presence that has already drawn Hezbollah's response. For regional markets and observers, the key question is whether this stance escalates cross-border tensions or becomes a new, prolonged status quo. The focus now shifts to how Hezbollah and international mediators react to this explicit linkage.