{"id":64256,"date":"2026-07-05T12:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T16:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/netanyahu-pledges-permanent-nuclear-ban-on-iran-israeli-forces-to-maintain-lebanon-security-zone\/64256\/"},"modified":"2026-07-05T12:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T16:38:13","slug":"netanyahu-pledges-permanent-nuclear-ban-on-iran-israeli-forces-to-maintain-lebanon-security-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/netanyahu-pledges-permanent-nuclear-ban-on-iran-israeli-forces-to-maintain-lebanon-security-zone\/64256\/","title":{"rendered":"Netanyahu Pledges Permanent Nuclear Ban on Iran; Israeli Forces to Maintain Lebanon Security Zone"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon as long as he remains in office, following claims that recent military operations destroyed Tehran&#39;s nuclear infrastructure.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Israel will maintain its military presence in a &quot;security zone&quot; in southern Lebanon indefinitely, with Netanyahu stating forces will not withdraw until Hezbollah is fully disarmed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Israeli Broadcasting Authority confirmed new airstrikes in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, targeting Hezbollah elements deemed an immediate threat outside the Blue Line.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tensions remain high despite a U.S.-mediated framework agreement, as Israel reports Hezbollah&#39;s rocket stockpile has been reduced to just 8% of its original 150,000 projectiles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Netanyahu Vows to Block Iranian Nuclear Ambitions<\/h2>\n<p>Israeli Prime Minister <strong>Benjamin Netanyahu<\/strong> issued a stern warning on Sunday, July 5, 2026, asserting that <strong>Iran<\/strong> will not obtain a nuclear weapon under his leadership. Speaking at a time of heightened regional tension, the Prime Minister highlighted the success of recent military campaigns, specifically <strong>Operation Rising Lion<\/strong> and <strong>Operation Roaring Lion<\/strong>, which he claimed dismantled Iran&#39;s nuclear capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Netanyahu stated that these operations resulted in the destruction of critical infrastructure and the elimination of <strong>20 top nuclear scientists<\/strong>. While some intelligence assessments have questioned the &quot;completeness&quot; of this destruction, Netanyahu maintained that the &quot;existential danger&quot; to Israel has been removed. He emphasized that Israel&#39;s commitment to preventing a nuclear-armed Iran remains absolute, regardless of any ongoing international diplomatic talks.<\/p>\n<h2>Extended Military Presence in Southern Lebanon<\/h2>\n<p>In a significant policy declaration, Netanyahu confirmed that <strong>Israeli Defense Forces (IDF)<\/strong> will remain stationed in southern Lebanon for the foreseeable future. The Prime Minister visited troops in the occupied &quot;security zone,&quot; which extends up to <strong>10 kilometers (six miles)<\/strong> from the border, and declared that a withdrawal is contingent upon the total disarmament of <strong>Hezbollah<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a recently signed trilateral framework agreement involving the <strong>United States<\/strong> and <strong>Lebanon<\/strong>, Netanyahu defended the strategy of maintaining buffer zones. He noted that while the Lebanese army is slated to eventually take control, Israeli forces will continue to act immediately against any perceived threats. This stance has complicated diplomatic efforts aimed at a phased withdrawal and the return of displaced civilians.<\/p>\n<h2>Targeted Strikes in Nabatieh al-Fawqa<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Israeli Broadcasting Authority<\/strong> reported on Sunday that the <strong>IDF<\/strong> conducted fresh airstrikes in the vicinity of <strong>Nabatieh al-Fawqa<\/strong>. According to official statements, the strikes targeted Hezbollah elements operating outside the <strong>Blue Line<\/strong> who posed a direct threat to Israeli forces.<\/p>\n<p>Local reports from the <em>National News Agency (NNA)<\/em> indicated that the strikes occurred near the <strong>Ghandour Hospital<\/strong>, resulting in at least one fatality and several injuries. These military actions follow a period of relative decline in remote violence but underscore the fragility of the current ceasefire. Israel continues to justify these operations as necessary to prevent Hezbollah from reconstituting its forces near the northern border.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon as long as he remains 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