Netanyahu: Israel forces have freedom to operate in South Lebanon
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Israeli forces in South Lebanon have operational freedom, with troops remaining as long as necessary, Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed.
- The Iran-backed Hezbollah group initiated attacks against Israel in early March, drawing Lebanon into Iran's conflict.
- Hezbollah has not recognized previous cease-fires and rejects direct talks for a lasting peace, maintaining a state of war with Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has affirmed that Israeli forces operating in South Lebanon possess complete operational freedom. He further confirmed that troops will remain in the region for as long as deemed necessary.
The situation escalated in early March when the Iran-backed Hezbollah group launched attacks against Israel, effectively drawing Lebanon into the broader conflict orchestrated by Iran. In response, Israel initiated airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions within Lebanon and deployed ground units into the southern part of the country.
Hezbollah has consistently disregarded previous cease-fire agreements established between the two nations. The group also rejects the prospect of direct negotiations aimed at achieving a long-term peace settlement. Officially, Israel and Lebanon remain in a state of war.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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