Netanyahu: ‘No restrictions’ on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat
A new report says Israeli troops may act only on imminent threats and need approval for demolitions and warning shots in southern Lebanon.
- On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted that troops in southern Lebanon retain "full freedom of action" against "direct or emerging threats," reaffirming commitment to the security zone.
- Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran established a "deconfliction mechanism" to oversee military operations in Lebanon, though the high-level committee currently excludes Israel.
- Yet The New York Times reported the IDF issued directives limiting soldiers to defensive actions against "imminent threats," contrasting Netanyahu's claim of "no restrictions," which Local outlet Channel 12 noted.
- Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump's threats to Iran while confirming Switzerland-based negotiations aim to end the conflict within 60 days and require Iran to "rein in" Hezbollah.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a temporary 60-day license authorizing Iranian oil sales as part of the framework, which also permits International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors to verify Iran's nuclear material use.
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Vance calls on Israel to respond to Hezbollah attacks 'in the context of a conversation'
Vice President JD Vance on Monday backed Iran’s participation in bringing about the end of Israel and Hezbollah’s military conflict, calling the terror group’s ongoing strikes and Israel’s response “a chicken and egg problem.” Vance said at a press conference in Switzerland that the U.S. will be counting on Iran to “rein in” Hezbollah, after the U.S. and Iran agreed to create a “deconfliction cell” for military operations in Lebanon during nego…
Netanyahu says IDF has ‘no restrictions’ in south Lebanon amid pullback reports
Prime minister says troops may act against any direct or emerging threat to northern Israel, while reports point to a US-supervised pilot plan that could see some areas handed to the Lebanese army
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