Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel's Katz says

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Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel's Katz says

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that Israeli soldiers in Lebanon may act without restrictions when threatened amidst the recent ceasefire with Hezbollah. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon, highlighting ongoing tensions in the security zone.

JERUSALEM, June 21 (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday, adding troops remained in position in what Israel refers to as a security zone. A ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah took effect on Friday after months of escalating violence, but on Saturday Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon, Lebanon's state news agency NNA reported.

World Security Conflict Politics Israeli soldiers Lebanon ceasefire Hezbollah Israel Katz military action security zone

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