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A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated
Barak says Israel’s new security zone could become a costly open-ended deployment as more than 4,300 people have been killed since hostilities began.
Ehud Barak, former Prime Minister of Israel, felt a deep emotional impact as Israeli forces withdrew from Lebanon, reflecting on the long military presence that began in 1985 when he was a military leader.
Barak viewed the withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000 as a significant moment linked to his military leadership.
In 2024, Israel controls over 600 square kilometers of Lebanese territory following a renewed invasion in March.
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel has the right and duty to protect its northern border towns and does not need permission to remain in Lebanon.