Netanyahu: Invasion threat in south Lebanon 'eliminated'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces have eliminated the threat of an invasion from Hezbollah during his visit to troops in southern Lebanon. He stated that ground operations in the security zone have contained rocket fire, but added that fighting continues and more work remains. Netanyahu's visit came ahead of talks in Washington with Lebanon and the US, where he reiterated Israel's call to dismantle Hezbollah's weapons and pursue a lasting peace.