Prime Minister Netanyahu said Monday evening that Israel is preserving its freedom of military action to ensure the safety of residents in the north, according to a statement carried by journalist Yinon Magal.
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Monday at 21:30 Jerusalem time that Israel retains full freedom of military action to protect civilians in the north, in remarks relayed by journalist Yinon Magal. The statement comes amid ongoing security tensions on the Lebanon border, where Hezbollah attacks have displaced tens of thousands of Israeli residents since October 2023. Netanyahu's phrasing — 'we maintain our freedom of action' — mirrors language he has used previously to signal that Israel will not accept constraints on its ability to strike threats beyond its borders, even as diplomatic channels with the U.S. continue. As The Zioneer reported earlier Monday, Netanyahu stressed Israel's right to self-defense in his talks with President Trump. The prime minister did not specify a particular operation or timeframe in tonight's brief comment.
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