Defense Minister Israel Katz said Monday evening that IDF commanders and soldiers have full backing from the prime minister, the defense establishment, and the military top brass, and unrestricted freedom of action to operate decisively against any threat — in southern Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and wherever needed to defend Israel.
Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated Monday evening that the IDF has unrestricted operational freedom across all fronts, including southern Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. The statement, attributed by journalist Neta Devach (Israel Hayom), follows a series of earlier Katz declarations in June asserting an open-ended IDF presence in security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. Katz said the backing comes from Prime Minister Netanyahu and the military command. The remarks come amid ongoing low-intensity activity in southern Lebanon and continued IDF operations in the Gaza Strip.
Earlier Monday, The Zioneer reported Katz's identical message regarding IDF backing and freedom of action. The defense minister has emphasized in recent weeks that Israel will not withdraw from security zones and will respond forcefully to any Hezbollah ceasefire violations.
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