IDF has ‘full freedom’ in Lebanon despite ‘de-confliction cell,’ Netanyahu says

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1. 1h ago

   Netanyahu affirms IDF freedom of action in Lebanon

   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the IDF maintains full freedom of action to counter security threats in Lebanon. He described the current Israel-Lebanon framework as a historic achievement. Israel will keep its military presence in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is fully dismantled.

   What's confirmed:

   • Benjamin Netanyahu announced the IDF has full freedom of action in Lebanon to counter security threats.
   • Israel will maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon.
   • Netanyahu called the Israel-Lebanon framework a historic achievement.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Hezbollah possesses only 8% of its initial 150,000 rocket and missile stockpile.
   • Hezbollah rejects the current deal.
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2. 5d ago

   IDF has 'full freedom' in Lebanon despite 'de-confliction cell,' Netanyahu says

   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have 'full freedom' to operate in Lebanon, despite the establishment of a US-Iran-Lebanon 'de-confliction cell' aimed at maintaining a fragile ceasefire. The IDF will remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu's comments come amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

   What's confirmed:

   • The IDF will remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon.
   • The 'de-confliction cell' was formed following the first round of peace talks between Washington and Tehran in Switzerland.
   • Netanyahu stated that the IDF has 'full freedom' to operate in Lebanon.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Israel is contemplating announcing a 'symbolic' withdrawal from certain territories in southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks.
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