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Conflict & Security April 19, 2026 317 stories in this edition

Israel says military to use ‘full force’ in Lebanon despite truce if soldiers face threat

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Israel says military to use ‘full force’ in Lebanon despite truce if soldiers face threat

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the military had been instructed to use “full force” in Lebanon – even during the continuing ceasefire – should Israeli troops face any threat. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have instructed the IDF to act with full force, both on the ground and from the air, including during the ceasefire, in order to protect our soldiers in Lebanon from any threat,”...

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday that the military had been instructed to use “full force” in Lebanon – even during the continuing ceasefire – should Israeli troops face any threat. “Prime Minister Ben...

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