Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel's Katz says
Israel Katz said troops can act freely to eliminate threats as Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon, state media reported.
- On Sunday, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared soldiers face no restrictions on eliminating threats in Lebanon, maintaining positions within a security zone extending about 6 miles into southern Lebanon.
- A ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah took effect on Friday, yet Saturday Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon; Israel described these actions as a response to projectiles fired at its troops.
- While a Hezbollah official claimed the group ceased firing on Israeli troops at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the Israeli military declined to provide a "specific time" for its final engagements when asked by Reuters.
- Although committed to the ceasefire, Hezbollah officials insist Israeli forces lack the right to freedom of movement in south Lebanon, creating potential friction between the parties.
- Lebanese officials noted Lebanon remains the focal point for Sunday's peace talks between Iranian and United States officials in Switzerland, following a framework agreement aimed at halting the war that began on March 2.
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Israeli Defense Minister: No restrictions on soldiers in Lebanon
Over the weekend five IDF soldiers were killed following drone and missile attacks on troops in the area. By Pesach Benson, TPS As talks between Iranian and Pakistani negotiators reportedly began in Switzerland on Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said there were “no restrictions” on Israeli soldiers in Lebanon. “There was and is no restriction on [Israel Defense Forces] soldiers in Lebanon to act to eliminate threats,” Katz said. “Fo…
Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, said this Sunday that the Israeli Army “will not withdraw” from the area it occupies in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire agreed with Hizbollah. “The ceasefire announced yesterday allows the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to maintain all its positions in the security zone that protects the northern communities,” Katz said in a statement broadcast on its official channels. The minister added that Israeli…
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