Netanyahu: 'Struggle not over' as Israel-Hezbollah clash kills one

Despite a reported U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at de-escalating regional tensions, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the "struggle is not over" and vowed to continue military operations against Hezbollah. Netanyahu stated that Israel has established a "deep security zone" in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, and that Israeli forces will remain to protect the country.

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The struggle is not over yet. The fight against 'terrorist organizations' in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria will continue.

This hardline stance comes as clashes persist between Israel and Hezbollah. On Sunday, the Israeli military announced it had targeted a Hezbollah vehicle in southern Lebanon that posed a threat, resulting in the death of the driver. Lebanese state media confirmed the fatality. This incident marks the first reported death since the announcement of the U.S.-Iran MOU, raising concerns about its effectiveness.

The ongoing conflict poses a significant risk to the U.S.-Iran agreement, which is understood to include a commitment to cease hostilities across all fronts. Netanyahu, however, avoided directly answering whether Israel would be permitted to conduct independent actions against Iran or Hezbollah. He emphasized Israel's right to act in its own security interests, even if it means maintaining a firm stance against the U.S. administration.

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We have established a deep security zone in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. The army will continue to be stationed in the security zone to protect Israel.

Netanyahu also indicated that he has not yet seen the details of the agreement and is placing "no restrictions" on Israel's actions against Hezbollah. The continued fighting and Netanyahu's defiant rhetoric suggest that the path to lasting peace in the region remains fraught with challenges, potentially jeopardizing the fragile diplomatic efforts underway.

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The clashes are still ongoing.