# Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, reaffirmed Tel Aviv's objective is to achieve a situation without "Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure" in Southern Lebanon.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · The Tribune*

## Key points

- Israel's ambassador clarified that operations in Lebanon are separate from the ceasefire with Iran.
- Israel claims to have removed over 250 Hezbollah terrorists across Lebanon in recent airstrikes.
- Israel insists the Lebanese government must actively dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure south of the Litani River.
- The Iran ceasefire negotiations are based on a US 15-point plan targeting Iran's nuclear and missile programs.

**Countries:** Israel, India, Lebanon, Iran, United States

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