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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Katz says IDF will enforce Lebanon ceasefire deal ‘forcefully’ against Hezbollah violations
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
IDF forces patrol in the village of Kfarshuba in southern Lebanon on February 17, 2025. (Photo by Rabih DAHER / AFP)
Defense Minister Israel Katz in a statement says the IDF will “forcefully” enforce the ceasefire deal in Lebanon and act against any Hezbollah threat, as troops remain in five strategic posts.
“Starting today, the IDF will remain in a buffer zone in Lebanon in five strategic outposts and will continue to enforce forcefully and without compromise against any violation by Hezbollah,” he says.
“Hezbollah must withdraw fully beyond the Litani River line and the Lebanese army must enforce and disarm it under the supervision of the mechanism established under the leadership of the US,” Katz says.
“We are determined to provide full security to all northern communities,” he adds.
