The framework specifies that rocket or drone attacks targeting northern Israel will trigger strikes against the southern suburbs of Beirut. Additionally, if Hezbollah joins an Iranian attack on Israel, Katz stated the militant group will be dealt a "severe blow" and the IDF will advance toward Nabatieh and the Litani River to evacuate further areas and incorporate them into a permanent Israeli security zone.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Israel Holds 700 Square Kilometers of Lebanon in New Security Doctrine
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Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israeli military will maintain its presence in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is completely disarmed across the entire country. Under a newly outlined security doctrine, Israel now controls 700 sq km of southern territory, an operation that has displaced 200,000 Shiite residents and resulted in the demolition of over 60 villages and 23,000 homes used by Hezbollah.
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