Israel Keeps Troops 10 km Inside Lebanon as Katz Says Soldiers Can Strike Threats Freely
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 21
Israel Keeps Troops 10 km Inside Lebanon as Katz Says Soldiers Can Strike Threats Freely
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 21
Summary
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said troops will stay in a 10-km security zone inside southern Lebanon and can act without restriction against threats.
At least 20 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Saturday after Israel said Hezbollah fired projectiles at its forces, testing a ceasefire that took effect on Friday.
Hezbollah told Reuters it would uphold the truce if Israel does the same and said its fighters had not fired on Israeli troops since 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
Security sources said Israel also launched no major strikes after that time, marking the longest lull since the Lebanon war erupted on March 2.
Lebanon has become the focal point for Sunday U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland, adding regional stakes to whether the ceasefire holds.