For Netanyahu to declare victory, he must negotiate faithfully with Lebanon

The only way to weaken Hezbollah, a terrorist organization, is by signing an agreement with the Lebanese government while strengthening the Lebanese Army and the state's security mechanisms

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For Netanyahu to declare victory, he must negotiate faithfully with Lebanon

The only way to weaken Hezbollah, a terrorist organization, is by signing an agreement with the Lebanese government while strengthening the Lebanese Army and the state's security mechanisms

Haaretz Editorial

12:47 AM • April 10 2026 IDT

Israel is playing with fire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to continue striking in Lebanon with enormous force seriously endangers the cease-fire with Iran and the stability of the entire region. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Thursday that his country had been on the verge of responding Wednesday to what it called Israel's cease-fire violations in Lebanon.

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