No restrictions on Israel army in south Lebanon: Defence chief
There are no restrictions preventing Israeli soldiers to act against threats in southern Lebanon with invading troops remaining in the so-called “security zone”, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says.
Israeli air strikes killed dozens of people in Lebanon on Saturday – a day after a ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah took effect after months of escalating violence.
“The ceasefire announced yesterday leaves the [military] in all positions in the security zone that protects the northern communities,” Katz said.
“There has never been, and there is currently no restriction on soldiers in Lebanon from acting to eliminate threats… As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have made clear: Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon.”
Katz’s remarks come after Iran warned it wouldn’t enter talks on a broader agreement with Washington unless Israel’s war on Lebanon ends.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz [File: Abir Sultan/EPA]***
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