Defense Minister Rebuts Claims That IDF Is Restricted on the Northern Front

What happened

Defense Minister Israel Katz said the IDF has full freedom of action in Lebanon, Gaza and anywhere else needed to defend Israel. His remarks came after public criticism and foreign reports claiming soldiers in Lebanon faced strict limits on firing and demolitions.

• 01Israel Katz said the IDF has full backing and full freedom of action.
• 02He rejected claims that political leaders are restricting troops in Lebanon.
• 03Katz said the army will stay in Lebanon's security zone.
• 04Foreign reports said Lebanon operations required immediate-threat justification and high-level approval for demolitions.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew3 days ago

Defense Minister Rebuts Claims That IDF Is Restricted on the Northern Front

SrugimRight · Hebrew3 days ago

Katz Denies Limits on IDF Action in Lebanon, Says Troops Have Full Freedom

Now 14Right · Hebrew4 days ago

Defense Minister Says Israel Will Not Withdraw from Beaufort or Lebanon Security Zone

Channel 13Center · Hebrew4 days ago

IDF chief in south Lebanon says ceasefire is fragile and Hezbollah is weakened

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Katz Says There Are No Limits on IDF Operations in Lebanon

Now 14Right · Hebrew4 days ago

Israel says no limit on IDF action against threats in Lebanon

YnetCenter · Hebrew4 days ago

Defense Minister Says IDF Faces No Restrictions in Lebanon

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Katz: Israel Will Not Withdraw From Lebanon Security Zone

SrugimRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Katz says IDF faces no limits on neutralizing threats in Lebanon

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 days ago

Katz says ceasefire does not limit IDF operations in southern Lebanon

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