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Netanyahu says Israel will stay in southern Lebanon security zone as long as needed
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By אברהם פריינד
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the IDF has full freedom to act against threats in southern Lebanon. He said Israel will remain in the security zone there as long as needed to protect northern residents and all Israeli citizens.
- 01Netanyahu said IDF policy in southern Lebanon has not changed.
- 02Troops may act against any direct or emerging threat.
- 03He said he and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued the directive.
- 04Netanyahu said Israel will stay in the security zone as long as needed.
- 05He gave full backing to IDF forces operating there.
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