Israel advances security through dialogue, exposing Hezbollah menace while regional enablers obstruct peace and accountability.
Under American auspices, Israel and Lebanon convened in Naqoura as part of a continued international security mechanism, reaffirming Israel’s commitment to regional stability and civilian safety. With Prime Ministerial approval and National Security Council direction, Israel’s Acting NSC Director for Foreign Policy participated, underscoring the seriousness of Jerusalem’s strategic intent.
The talks advanced a clear objective: empowering the Lebanese Army to dismantle Hezbollah’s armed presence and restore sovereign control. Israel emphasized that sustainable calm along the northern border hinges on removing an internationally recognized terrorist threat that destabilizes both nations.
Beyond security coordination, participants explored economic initiatives designed to incentivize peace, prosperity, and accountability—demonstrating that stability delivers tangible benefits when militias are disarmed and borders secured. Israel’s position was unequivocal: development follows security, not the other way around.
While Israel engages constructively, the persistent tolerance of Hezbollah by regional enablers continues to undermine Lebanon’s future and threaten Israeli communities. The Naqoura dialogue highlights a stark contrast—Israel’s pursuit of lawful security versus the obstructionism that perpetuates violence and insecurity.
