Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a firm statement on Monday to put to rest any doubts about military operations in southern Lebanon
He categorically rejected reports that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were operating with restrictions in the region.
According to the prime minister, Israeli soldiers have complete freedom to act and protect both themselves and the residents of northern Israel.
In an official statement released today, Netanyahu explained that the instructions given by him and the Defense Minister to the Israeli Army remain clear and unchanged.
The military operating in southern Lebanon has full permission to prevent any threat, whether direct or developing, against the troops or against the Israeli civilian population living on the northern border.
“There is no restriction on the IDF in this sense”, reinforced the prime minister.
In addition to clarifying operational policy, Netanyahu wanted to convey a message of full support to soldiers in the field.
He stated that he is completely on the side of the soldiers who risk their lives daily in this mission and assured that the entire nation of Israel also supports them without hesitation.
“I’m behind them; the whole nation is behind them,” he declared.
This position comes in a context of ongoing tensions on the border between Israel and Lebanon.
In recent months, the northern region of Israel has faced risks of attacks, which has led the Army to carry out preventive and defensive operations on the Lebanese side to neutralize threats before they materialize.
The Israeli government has insisted that its priority is to guarantee the safety of citizens and prevent armed groups from attacking communities close to the border.
Netanyahu’s statement seeks to reassure both the Israeli population and the soldiers themselves, showing that political command does not impose limits that could compromise the country’s defense.
At the same time, the message is clear to potential adversaries: Israel will not hesitate to use all necessary capabilities to protect its territory and its people.
This stance reflects Israel’s strategy of acting proactively in risk areas, especially after years of clashes and infiltration attempts from Lebanon.
The Prime Minister emphasizes that the freedom of action granted to the Army is essential to maintain deterrence and avoid greater escalations in the future.
With this, the government reinforces its commitment to national security, ensuring that the Armed Forces can respond quickly to any danger identified in the region.
Published in 06/22/2026 16h46
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