Netanyahu: Soldiers in south Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart threats
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized Monday that Israeli troops occupying parts of south Lebanon still enjoyed "freedom of action" despite a ceasefire that has been holding for two days.
"My directive and that of the Minister of Defense to the IDF (army) is clear and has not changed: Our soldiers in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart any direct or emerging threat to them or to the residents of the north," Netanyahu said in a video statement.
"The IDF (army) has no restrictions in this regard. I stand firm that we will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon as long as necessary to protect the residents of the north and all citizens of the country," Netanyahu added.
Media reports meanwhile said that Israeli forces might withdraw from some areas in south Lebanon in a symbolic move
Source: Naharnet
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