On 22 June, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli troops conducting operations in southern Lebanon are "not subject to any restrictions" and have "full freedom of action" to eliminate security threats. He said orders from him and Defense Minister Katz to the IDF are clear and unchanged, and that Israeli forces will remain long-term in the so‑called "security zone" in southern Lebanon as long as needed to protect northern Israel and the country.

2026-06-22

On 22 June, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli troops conducting operations in southern Lebanon are "not subject to any restrictions" and have "full freedom of action" to eliminate security threats. He said orders from him and Defense Minister Katz to the IDF are clear and unchanged, and that Israeli forces will remain long-term in the so‑called "security zone" in southern Lebanon as long as needed to protect northern Israel and the country.