Pakistan, June 22 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israeli forces will continue to maintain control of a security zone in southern Lebanon. He said the military presence will remain in place for as long as necessary to protect Israeli citizens and ensure national security. The issue of the Southern Lebanon security zone has once again become a major point of tension in the region.

Speaking on Sunday, Netanyahu stated that the safety of residents in northern Israel and across the country remains a top priority. He emphasized that Israel's commitment to maintaining its military presence in the security zone would not change and that the decision is based on long-term security concerns.

Addressing Iran, Netan...