Netanyahu: Our Forces Have Freedom to Operate and Move in Lebanon

Translation by SadaNews - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Monday evening that his directives are clear and have not changed regarding the Lebanese front.

Netanyahu added in a brief statement, as translated by SadaNews, that our soldiers in southern Lebanon have complete freedom to act to thwart any direct or emerging threat against them or against the residents of the north.

He continued: There are no restrictions on the Israeli army in this regard, and I stand behind them, and the entire nation stands behind them.

He went on: I firmly insist that we remain in the security area in southern Lebanon as long as necessary to protect the residents of the north and all citizens of the state, as he put it.

Ministers from the Israeli right-wing coalition had reiterated their previous statements during new brief remarks today at their party conferences, emphasizing the need to continue operations in Lebanon.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stated, Israel must be secure, and if it is not, Beirut will look like Beit Hanoun, according to SadaNews' translation.

He added: Israel must operate according to a clear principle, we love President Trump, but first and foremost, the soldiers and the security of Israeli citizens is the priority.