Netanyahu Tells Ministers the IDF Faces No Limits on Immediate Threats in Lebanon

What happened

At a Thursday security cabinet meeting, Israeli ministers clashed over how far the IDF may go against Hezbollah under the Lebanon ceasefire. Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said soldiers may respond immediately to threats, while Ben Gvir urged broader action against Hezbollah buildup.

• 01Cabinet ministers debated IDF rules of engagement in southern Lebanon.
• 02Netanyahu said there is no restriction on soldiers facing immediate threats.
• 03Ben Gvir urged action against Hezbollah before threats become immediate.
• 04Zamir reminded ministers they had agreed to a ceasefire.
• 05Katz said the IDF can respond immediately but will not endanger soldiers.

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WallaCenter · Hebrew58 minutes ago

Netanyahu Tells Ministers the IDF Faces No Limits on Immediate Threats in Lebanon

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Cabinet Clash Erupts Over Israeli Constraints in Lebanon

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Cabinet Clash Over Lebanon Ceasefire Exposes Rift Between Ministers and Military

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Cabinet Clash Over Lebanon Ceasefire Exposes Rift Between Ministers and Military

Now 14Right · Hebrew3 hours ago

Stormy Cabinet Meeting Exposes Rift Over Lebanon Talks and Rules of Engagement

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Ben Gvir Challenges Lebanon Ceasefire Policy, Zamir Fires Back

Channel 13Center · Hebrew3 hours ago

Ministers Warn Netanyahu That the Lebanon Front Is Endangering Troops

Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew3 hours ago

Cabinet Clash Erupts Over Israel's Lebanon Policy and Hezbollah

YnetCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago

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