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Israel Clears Hezbollah Strongholds to Secure Northern Border

IDF establishes security buffer in southern Lebanon to neutralize terror threat and protect Israeli citizens.

Foreign PolicyPublished June 20, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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The Israeli Defense Forces are taking necessary and decisive action in southern Lebanon, establishing a security buffer to dismantle the infrastructure used by Hezbollah to terrorize northern Israel.

Recent reports from the region confirm a significant Israeli military presence, which is a direct response to the persistent threat of rockets and drones launched by the Iran-backed Shia militia. Israel has made its position clear: it has no intention of withdrawing until it can guarantee that its northern communities are no longer under constant fire.

While international critics and activist groups attempt to characterize the destruction of these terror-laden villages as a violation of norms, the reality is that Hezbollah has spent years embedding its military assets within civilian areas.

By turning these villages into launchpads for aggression, Hezbollah bears full responsibility for the resulting conflict. This operation is a fundamental exercise of national sovereignty and the right to self-defense, aimed at neutralizing a hostile force that has made life in northern Israel untenable for thousands of displaced families.

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