Israeli Military Source: The Army Will Not Withdraw from Southern Lebanon for Years

Tel Aviv - Afaq News - An Israeli military source revealed Tel Aviv's estimates regarding the course of field operations in southern Lebanon, confirming that the process of identifying and dismantling Hezbollah's infrastructure in the area will take years due to its widespread presence in various regions south of the "Blue Line."

The source explained in statements to "Sky News Arabia" that the Israeli army does not plan to withdraw from southern Lebanon at the present time, asserting that residents will not return to those areas for years to come.

In the context of assessing the field situation and international and regional parties, the military source criticized the performance of international forces and the Lebanese military, addressing the following points:

The source indicated that the presence of UN forces in southern Lebanon "causes more harm to Israel than it benefits," clarifying that Tel Aviv prefers the absence of these forces on the ground.

The source described the situation of the Lebanese military institution as "critical," confirming the army's inability to perform its field duties and its urgent need for comprehensive reorganization.