The announcement comes after a 10-day ceasefire was established between Israel and Lebanon, during which tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families began returning home, despite ongoing Israeli shelling. Lebanese authorities report that nearly 2,300 people have been killed throughout the conflict, with over one million displaced, primarily from southern Lebanon and Beirut's southern suburbs.
INTERNATIONALPublished 20 Apr 2026 • Published 5h ago
Israel Katz Orders Full Force Against Threats in Lebanon
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that the military will use 'full force' in Lebanon despite a ceasefire if Israeli soldiers face threats, following the death of an Israeli soldier due to a booby-trapped building. This statement underscores the fragile nature of the current truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
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