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Netanyahu vows continued Israeli military presence in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, defense minister Israel Katz, and Chief of the General Staff Eyal Zamir reaffirmed Israel's commitment to maintaining a military presence in southern Lebanon and continuing operations against Hezbollah. They emphasized targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and maintaining a security zone in the region, with Netanyahu stating Israel would retain 'full freedom of action' in Lebanon indefinitely.
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