JERUSALEM, April 12, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israeli forces had eliminated the threat of an invasion by Hezbollah militants during a visit to troops in southern Lebanon. His visit comes two days before officials from Lebanon, Israel and the United States are due to hold direct talks in Washington. "The war continues, including within the security zone in Lebanon," Netanyahu said in a video released by his office, which showed him wearing a flak jacket and surrounded by masked soldiers. Israel's Home Front Command logged at least 10 rocket attacks from Lebanon into Israel on Sunday, but there were no reports of casualties. Israel has responded with massive strikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 12, 2026 18:16 UTC