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Netanyahu Grants Israeli Military Full Action Freedom in Lebanon

teleSUR English

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June 22, 2026

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Occupation forces will remain in the ‘security zone’ as long as necessary. On Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu granted the Israeli occupation army “full freedom of action to thwart any direct or imminent threat” originating from Lebanon. RELATED: Israeli Troops To Remain in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire: Katz “The order that the Defense Minister (Israel Katz) []

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The Hill

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· Jun 22, 2026

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:...

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 30, 2026

Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won't leave yet

TEL AVIV, June 30 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country's south as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to pose a threat.It was the first visit by Netanyahu to occupied Lebanese territory since the Israeli and Lebanese governments reached a security agreement last Friday mediated by the United States under which Israel will hand over two areas to Lebanon's army.

Libertarian Institute

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· Jul 2, 2026

Israeli Envoy Claims Lebanese Army Preparing to Confront Hezbollah

The Israeli Ambassador to the US asserted that the Lebanese Army was sidelining members of the military who are unwilling to fight Hezbollah in preparation for conflict with the group. He added that Tel Aviv is pushing Washington to provide more military aid to Israel. “So you had elements within the [Lebanese Armed Forces] itself []

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

Netanyahu Declares Israel Will Not Leave Lebanon, Putting the Iran MoU at Risk

Netanyahu stood with Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon on July 1 and declared the military will not leave while Hezbollah is armed — a position Iran has said constitutes grounds for annulment of the Islamabad MoU. The US has brokered two incompatible agreements and offered no mechanism to reconcile them.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 21, 2026

Netanyahu says IDF will remain a presence in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has committed to maintaining a military presence in Lebanon. The IDF will not withdraw troops from southern Lebanon and will continue to operate within the 10-kilometre security zone. Mr Netanyahu said Israel has achieved “tremendous accomplishments” and will not give them up.

Times of India

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· Jul 1, 2026

'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon

'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon

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Related coverage for "Netanyahu Grants Israeli Military Full Action Freedom in Lebanon": The Hill — Netanyahu: 'No restrictions' on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat. Al-Monitor — Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won't leave yet. Libertarian Institute — Israeli Envoy Claims Lebanese Army Preparing to Confront Hezbollah. The Eastern Herald — Netanyahu Declares Israel Will Not Leave Lebanon, Putting the Iran MoU at Risk. Sky News Australia — Netanyahu says IDF will remain a presence in Lebanon. Times of India — 'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon