Israel warns Lebanon campaign may resume after 10-day truce
via Punch Nigeria1 hour ago2 min read
Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, stated on Friday that the campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon is not yet complete, hours after a 10-day ceasefire began. Katz warned that if fighting resumes, displaced residents returning to southern Lebanon would need to evacuate again. He noted that areas between the security zone and the Litani River line, currently under Israeli control, still contain Hezbollah militants and weapons, and clearing these areas will occur either diplomatically or through continued IDF activity after the ceasefire. As the truce took effect, thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians began returning south. Katz emphasized that a new round of fighting would necessitate further evacuations for those returning to the security zone. The truce details, released by the US State Department, indicate Israel's right to continue targeting Hezbollah to prevent attacks. Israel will also maintain a 10-kilometer security zone along the border, which Katz said has been cleared of militants and weapons and will continue to be cleared of terrorist infrastructure, including the destruction of homes in front-line villages. The truce also stipulates that Lebanon, with international support, will take steps to prevent Hezbollah attacks against Israeli targets.
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