Netanyahu's first statement after the ceasefire: If Hezbollah violates the agreement, we will strike them.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made statements for the first time following the ceasefire decision with Lebanon. Netanyahu stated that he would present the agreement to the security cabinet for approval.

"IF HEZBOLLAH VIOLATES THE AGREEMENT, WE WILL STRIKE THEM"

The Israeli Prime Minister said, "We have pushed Hezbollah back as a military capability for years. The duration of the Lebanon ceasefire depends on developments. If Hezbollah violates the agreement, we will strike them."

"WE ARE DETERMINED TO ELIMINATE HAMAS"

Netanyahu continued his remarks as follows: "We are ready to bring back the hostages remaining in Gaza. If Hezbollah violates the agreement, we will strike. All our citizens living in the north will return home. We are determined to eliminate Hamas."

"THE AGREEMENT MEANS WE WILL FOCUS ON THE IRANIAN THREAT"

We initiated the ceasefire to focus on the Iranian threat, to strengthen our army again, and to isolate Hamas. The agreement means we will focus on the Iranian threat.