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Israel says it will use full force in Lebanon even during ceasefire if soldiers face threat
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on April 19, 2026 that the IDF has been instructed to apply full force in Lebanon, including from air and ground, even during the ceasefire, to protect Israeli troops from threats. He spoke at a function in the occupied West Bank, citing the directive from Prime Minister Netanyahu and himself.
Why It Matters
The declaration signals a potential escalation risk in Lebanon and could affect the dynamics of the ceasefire.
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Israel says it will use full force in Lebanon even during ceasefire
April 19, 2026
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that the military has been instructed to use full force in Lebanon, including on the ground and from the air, even during the ceasefire, to protect Israeli soldiers from any threat. He stated that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he have given this instruction to the IDF, and he made the remarks at a function in the occupied West Bank.