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Netanyahu and defense chiefs vow to hold positions in Lebanon and warn Iran
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First reported by N12 · Jun 25, 2026
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At a Bahad 1 officers’ graduation Thursday, Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issued defiant messages on Lebanon, Iran and the war. Netanyahu rejected any withdrawal from southern Lebanon and vowed Iran will not get nuclear weapons, while Katz warned Israel would strike Iran hard if attacked. Zamir stressed the IDF’s manpower needs and called for unity after October 7.
- 01Netanyahu rejected any withdrawal from the southern Lebanon security zone.
- 02He vowed Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons while he is prime minister.
- 03Katz said the IDF will stay in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
- 04Katz warned Israel would hit Iran with full force if it attacks.
- 05Zamir urged unity and said the army needs every soldier and commander.
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