Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that IDF commanders and soldiers will continue to act decisively in Lebanon to remove threats and ensure the security of northern residents. According to N12, Katz said the troops must be strengthened in their mission.
Defense Minister Israel Katz on Sunday evening reiterated the IDF's operational posture in southern Lebanon, saying commanders and soldiers "will continue to act decisively in Lebanon, remove threats and operate to ensure the security of northern residents — and we must strengthen them in their mission." The statement, reported by N12, echoes a series of recent affirmations from Israel's leadership. As The Zioneer reported over the past week, Katz, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Chief of Staff Zamir have all stated that the IDF will maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon and will not yield to withdrawal pressure. The minister's latest remarks reinforce that policy continues at full force.
3 developments
- StrongNetanyahu, defense chiefs reaffirm IDF will maintain security zone in southern Lebanon
- StrongSenior official: IDF will stay in Lebanon security zone to protect north, destroy terror infrastructure
- DevelopingKatz: IDF has full backing, freedom of action against all threats in Lebanon, Gaza
- StrongKatz: IDF will stay in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza security zones indefinitely, rejects withdrawal pressure
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