Netanyahu Reiterates IDF Operations in Southern Lebanon Are "Unrestricted"
On the 22nd local time, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu issued a statement reiterating that the Israeli army operating in southern Lebanon is "not restricted in any way" when eliminating security threats, and insisted that the IDF will remain in the so-called "security zone" for the long term.
In the statement, Netanyahu stated that the instructions he and Defense Minister Katz issued to the Israel Defense Forces are very clear and have never changed. He claimed that Israeli soldiers operating in southern Lebanon have "full operational freedom" to prevent any direct and potential threats against themselves or residents in northern Israel.
Netanyahu insisted that as long as there is a need to protect the security of the northern region and the citizens of the country, the Israeli army will continue to remain in the so-called "security zone" in southern Lebanon. (Reporter Zhao Bing from the General Station)
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed that the Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon are unrestricted to eliminate security threats. He stated that the Israeli Defense Forces will maintain a long-term presence in the designated 'security zone' and have been given clear orders to act freely against any threats to northern Israel.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the military operations in southern Lebanon are unrestricted.
- The Israeli Defense Forces have been given clear orders to eliminate security threats.
- Netanyahu emphasized the long-term presence of Israeli forces in the so-called 'security zone' in southern Lebanon.
- Israeli soldiers have full operational freedom to prevent threats to northern Israel.