IDF limits commanders’ authority in Lebanon, restricts proactive strikes

Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel's Katz says

JERUSALEM, June 21 (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday, adding troops remained in position in what Israel refers to as a security zone.A ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah took effect on Friday after months of escalating violence, but on Saturday Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon, Lebanon's state news agency NNA reported.

As Netanyahu keeps IDF in the dark, officers warn against emerging Lebanon 'deconflicting cell'

IDF commanders say they refraining from proactive strikes against Hezbollah despite the PM's statements, warning Iranian and Qatari representatives in the newly-announced 'deconflicting cell' to coordinate between Israel, Hezbollah and Lebanon's army could endanger Israeli soldiers

Israeli Troops To Remain in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire: Katz

They will maintain positions in a security zone as fighting continues. On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the Israeli military “will not withdraw” from the area it occupies in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire agreed to with Hezbollah. RELATED: Israeli attacks kill 47 in Lebanon as talks stall He argued that the ceasefire []

Israel: No limits on troops confronting threats in Lebanon

Israel’s defence minister said Sunday that Israeli forces have full authorisation to respond to any danger they encounter inside Lebanon, emphasising that the military will remain within the designated security zone established across the border. “There has never been, and there is still no restriction on IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon to eliminate threats As [] The post Israel: No limits on troops confronting threats in Lebanon appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

IDF strikes armed terror cell; Hezbollah claims ceasefire violation

The military emphasized that it would continue operating against immediate threats and would not allow Hezbollah to endanger Israeli civilians or soldiers. The post IDF strikes armed terror cell; Hezbollah claims ceasefire violation appeared first on World Israel News.

There is 'no restriction on Israeli soldiers to act on threats' in Lebanon, says Katz

There is 'no restriction on Israeli soldiers to act on threats' in Lebanon, says Katz Israel's defence minister said on Sunday that there was and is no restriction on Israeli soldiers to act against any threat encountered inside Lebanon. There has never been, and there is currently no restriction on [Israeli] 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, Israel Katz said in a statement, referring to an area extending roughly 10 kilometres into Lebanese territory where Israeli forces remain. Katz's remarks came shortly after Iran warned that it would not enter talks on a broader agreement with Washington unless Israel ended its attacks on Lebanon. Israeli strikes killed more than 20 people in Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon's state news agency NNA reported, a day after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect.

Netanyahu: 'No restrictions' on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said its military has “no restrictions” regarding its efforts to target Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel's continued operations against the militant group have strained the U.S.-Iran ceasefire reached last week. “The directive from me and the Defence Minister to the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces] is clear and has not changed:...

Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal tighten security ahead of Independence Day

Security officials in Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Western Bahr el Ghazal states have heightened The post Northern and Western Bahr el Ghazal tighten security ahead of Independence Day appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Netanyahu signals ‘more things’ against Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah

The Israeli military operations targeting Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah are not winding down soon, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking on Thursday at the IDF Combat Officers’ Graduation Ceremony at Training Base, Netanyahu told the new officers that there are more missions to complete. “There are more things to do against Iranagainst Hamasagainst Hezbollah, [] Netanyahu signals ‘more things’ against Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah

Fighting continues in Lebanon as further negotiations loom

The Israeli military carried out several strikes in Lebanon on Monday, according to reports in Lebanese state media. The National News Agency (NNA) reported that five towns in southern Lebanon were targeted by Israeli shelling and other military activity Monday, including “a large explosion” in the town of Hadatha. NNA did not mention casualties from The post Fighting continues in Lebanon as further negotiations loom appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Israeli forces open fire at Hezbollah fighters in buffer zone in southern Lebanon — army

Four Hezbollah members riding a bulldozer and a motorcycle crossed into the security zone and approached the IDF soldiers

[Photo] 🇮🇱🇱🇧⚡️ — KATZ: NO RESTRICTIONS ON ISRAELI FORCES IN SOUTH LEBANON➡️ Israeli Defence [...]

— KATZ: NO RESTRICTIONS ON ISRAELI FORCES IN SOUTH LEBANON Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says no restrictions exist on soldiers acting against threats in southern Lebanon, with troops remaining stationed in the security zone. There has never been, and there is currently no restriction on soldiers in Lebanon from acting to eliminate threats — Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon, Katz said.@IntelSlava

IDF commanders doubt Lebanon's military will effectively destroy Hezbollah infrastructure

The officers find it hard to believe that the LAF will carry out the framework signed by Jerusalem and Beirut, due to a high percentage of Shiite soldiers who may hold Hezbollah sympathies.

The Northern Border Ultimatum: Qassem Dictates Terms for Total Israeli Ground Forces Withdrawal

Following a tense diplomatic shift, Hezbollah leadership has announced strict conditions regarding the immediate removal of foreign defensive positions along the southern border. The group insists on a rigid operational timeline while asserting complete autonomy over its upcoming internal cooperation strategies.

Israel Continues to Attack on Southern Lebanon; Hezbollah's Opposition to "Framework Agreement" Intensifies

Less than 24 hours after the signing of the Framework Agreement between the Lebanese government and the Zionist regime in Washington, the Israeli army continued its attacks and aggressions on the southern regions of Lebanon.

Lebanese Resistance: Israeli targeting of civilians violates ceasefire

Lebanese Resistance: Israeli targeting of civilians violates ceasefire

4 IDF Soldiers Wounded in Southern Lebanon as Israel-Lebanon Talks Continue 

An Israel Defense Forces (IDF) combat officer was [] The post 4 IDF Soldiers Wounded in Southern Lebanon as Israel-Lebanon Talks Continue appeared first on The Media Line.

New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire

New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire

Can't Stop Won't Stop

It doesn't much matter if Iran cares about Lebanon or sees Israel's actions as providing a useful opportunity for them for other issues, but as long as they stick to those concerns, Bibi is going to keep doing this until someone makes him stop.Lebanon’s Hezbollah says Israeli forces opened fire on civilians with assault weapons in southern Lebanon calling the deadly attack a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire.

‘स्ट्रेट अफ होर्मुज’ नजिक दुई ट्याङ्करमाथि आक्रमण, कतारद्वारा निन्दा

तेहरान । इरानको अर्धसरकारी समाचार संस्था फर्सका अनुसार इस्लामिक रिभोलुसन गार्ड कप्र्स (आइआरजीसी)को नौसेनाले सोमबार राति ‘स्ट्रेट अफ होर्मुज’ पार गर्ने प्रयास गरिरहेका दुई ट्याङ्करमाथि कारबाही गरेको जनाएको छ। फर्सका अनुसार अमेरिका–समर्थित ओमानी मार्ग प्रयोग गर्दै ‘स्ट्रेट अफ होर्मुज’ पार गर्न खोजेका ती ट्याङ्करले चेतावनीको बेवास्ता गरेपछि कारबाही गरिएको हो। फर्सले स्वतन्त्र सैन्य पर्यवेक्षक मेन्चओसिन्टले []

Breaking |Hezbollah: The Israeli occupation army once again deliberately targeted Lebanese civilians who were on their way to inspect their homes on the Zawtar al-Sharqiya–Mayfadoun road

Breaking |Hezbollah: The Israeli occupation army once again deliberately targeted Lebanese civilians who were on their way to inspect their homes on the Zawtar al-Sharqiya–Mayfadoun road

Israeli army arrests 21 Palestinians, including released detainees, in occupied West Bank

Separately, army arrests Palestinian who tracked army raids on Telegram, forces him to appear in video warning group members to leave or face arrest

[Video] The Israeli Air Force hit about 10 Hezbollah infrastructure targets in Southern Lebano [...]

The Israeli Air Force hit about 10 Hezbollah infrastructure targets in Southern Lebanon in response to a violation of the agreement and harm to Israeli forces in the security zone. A weapons truck was also struck overnight, triggering large secondary explosions.

Zamir: IDF ready to strike if Hezbollah breaches truce again

The military chief said Israeli forces would act swiftly if the ceasefire is violated, and urged the Lebanese Army to disarm the Iranian proxy.

Ketua Hizbullah tolak zon keselamatan Israel di Lubnan

BEIRUT: Ketua Hizboulah, Naim Qassem menolak sebarang zon keselamatan Israel di Lubnan selepas Perdana Menteri Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu berikrar tenteranya akan terus berada di selatan negara itu selama mana yang diperlukan. Ucapan Qassem dibuat ketika Washington dan Teheran mengadakan rundingan di Switzerland selepas menandatangani perjanjian awal minggu ini bagi menamatkan perang yang lebih luas di ... Read more The post Ketua Hizbullah tolak zon keselamatan Israel di Lubnan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

“My people and my homeland are still under attack.”

A Lebanese-American in Los Angeles weighs in on the attacks and recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The post “My people and my homeland are still under attack.” appeared first on Knock LA.

The Hizballah Predicament: Why An Integrated Approach Is Necessary

What can leaders do about a transnational organization that is a militia, a political party, a social services network, and a smuggling operation at the same time — and one that has resisted various dialogues and survived repeated attacks?American, Lebanese, and other leaders should recognize Hizballah’s hybrid, transnational nature and grapple with the unique challenges the organization creates. Otherwise, they will fail to resolve the Hizballah predicament while creating conditions for ineffective agreements, new wars, and squandered opportunities in the Levant.Meeting openly for the first time in decades, Lebanese and Israeli representatives have negotiated on security and political tracks while The post The Hizballah Predicament: Why An Integrated Approach Is Necessary appeared first on War on the Rocks.

Israel Hits Lebanon Despite Ceasefire, Claims Hezbollah Violations

TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has struck three Hezbollah command posts in southern Lebanon in response to violations of the ceasefire agreement, the IDF said on Monday.

Military correspondents contradict Defense Minister Katz

After Katz claimed there are no restrictions on IDF operations in Lebanon, military correspondents presented a starkly different picture: 'The rules of engagement in Lebanon are putting IDF forces at risk.'

Netanyahu faces growing criticism over unfulfilled promises

Israel's military says it has lifted all remaining restrictions on communities near the Lebanon border, as the ceasefire with Hezbollah appears to be holding. The Home Front Command says limits on public gatherings have been removed, in a sign that the calm is holding. But residents of northern Israel remain unconvinced. Mohammad Al-Kassim reports from West Jerusalem.