Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says - Reuters
Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says Reuters
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"Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border."
— Israeli Defence Minister , Politician
"All houses in villages near the Lebanese border will be destroyed, in accordance with the model used in Rafah and Beit Hanoun in Gaza, to permanently remove the threats near the border to northern residents."
— Israel Katz , Politician
"At the end of the operation, the IDF will establish a security zone inside Lebanon — a line of defence against anti-tank missiles — and will maintain security control over the entire area up to the Litani River."
— Israel Katz , Politician
"All houses in villages near the Lebanese border will be destroyed, in accordance with the model used in Rafah and Beit Hanoun in Gaza, in order to permanently remove the threats near the border to northern residents."
— Israel Katz , Politician
"the IDF will position itself in a security zone inside Lebanon—along the defensive line against anti-tank missiles—and will maintain security control over the entire area up to the Litani River."
— Israel Katz , Politician
"the more than 600,000 residents of southern Lebanon who were evacuated would be 'completely prohibited south of the Litani until the safety and security of northern Israeli residents is ensured.'"
— Israel Katz , Politician
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Secretary General of Hezbollah.
The Israeli Defence Minister responsible for military decisions and policies.
Israel Katz is the Defense Minister of Israel.
Lt Col Nadav Shoshani is a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces.
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced plans to demolish all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and prevent over 600,000 displaced residents from returning until northern Israel is secure, aiming to establish a buffer zone up to the Litani River.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz reiterated plans to destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and prevent over 600,000 displaced residents from returning until northern Israel is secure, aiming to establish a buffer zone up to the Litani River.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz reiterated plans to maintain control over parts of southern Lebanon after the current operation ends, invoking a strategy similar to that used in Gaza, including demolishing houses used by Hezbollah and establishing a security zone up to the Litani River.
Israel plans to destroy border villages used by Hezbollah, prevent residents’ return, and establish permanent military zones from the border to the Litani River, similar to the strategy applied in Gaza.
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