Israel minister declares unexpected win, hints at major changes with Lebanon
Israeli defense chief confirms significant military success at foreign ministry event. Statement opens door for possible diplomatic shift between two long-standing regional opponents
At a foreign-ministry gathering on nov 10 Israel Katz made a bold statement about his countrys triumph over Hezbollah. The defense minister pointed out that taking-out Hassan Nasrallah was their biggest success
During his speech Katz emphasized the need to keep-up pressure to get the most from this win (which could change regional politics). The minister made it clear that Israel doesnt want to get involved in Lebanese domestic matters; theyʼve already learned from past experiences
The defense chief shared his hopes for whats next: international cooperation could help turn military success into diplomatic gains. He suggested that Lebanon might follow other nations paths towards normalizing ties with Israel; this would mark a significant shift in middle-eastern relations
We have learned our lessons
