Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday that the IDF faces no restrictions on operations in Lebanon to remove threats, following an attack on Israeli forces. He confirmed that all military gains are preserved, forces are deployed in the security zone along the yellow line, and the ceasefire announced yesterday does not require any withdrawal. Katz reiterated alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel will not leave the security zone in Lebanon.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a statement at 13:36 Jerusalem, clarifying that the IDF has no restrictions on its operations in southern Lebanon to neutralize threats, after a reported attack on Israeli forces. Katz said the IDF responded forcefully, killing a large number of Hezbollah operatives and destroying numerous terror infrastructure sites. He stressed that all IDF achievements in the Lebanon campaign are preserved, with troops deployed in the security zone along the yellow line and operating from there against operatives and infrastructure. The defense minister noted that the ceasefire announced yesterday leaves the IDF in all its positions in the security zone that protects northern communities. Katz reaffirmed the position he and Prime Minister Netanyahu have stated: Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon. The statement follows days of similar reiterations by Israeli leaders as reported by The Zioneer, including Katz's June 15 declaration of an indefinite IDF presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, and Netanyahu's June 18 statement that the IDF will stay as long as needed.
3 developments
- StrongKatz: No restrictions on IDF operations in Lebanon, security zone withdrawal not happening
- StrongKatz: IDF will stay in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza security zones indefinitely, rejects withdrawal pressure
- DevelopingKatz: IDF thwarting Hezbollah tunnels, destroying terror infrastructure near Lebanon border fence
- StrongKatz: Israel will not relinquish gains in Iran negotiations
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