Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he welcomes the Lebanese cabinet’s “momentous decision” earlier this month to work towards the disarmament of Hezbollah by the end of 2025.

Israel said it’s willing to start withdrawing its troops from Lebanon if the government there follows through with a plan to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah by year’s end.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday hinted at a gradual withdrawal of the remaining Israeli troops from southern Lebanon if the country's military takes steps to disarm the Hezbollah militia.