Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced in a video message on Monday, June 22, that the directives issued by him and the defense minister to the Israeli military regarding southern Lebanon remain “clear and unchanged.” He stated that the country’s forces enjoy full freedom of action to counter any direct or emerging threats against themselves or the residents of northern Israel.
Netanyahu said that the Israeli military faces no restrictions in this regard, emphasizing his support for the armed forces and adding that “the entire nation” stands behind them.
The Israeli prime minister also stressed the continued presence of his country’s forces in the security buffer zone in southern Lebanon, stating that Israel will remain in the region for as long as necessary to protect the residents of the north and all its citizens.
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