Israel Denies Return of Residents to Areas Under Its Control in Lebanon

The Israeli military declared that it will not allow residents or Hezbollah militants to return to the areas under its control.

It stated that it will permit the Lebanese army to begin organizing the takeover of two pilot areas, emphasizing that there are no restrictions on the use of force against threats directed at northern towns or Israeli forces.

The military highlighted that controlling the security zone strengthens its defensive capabilities for the northern towns, reiterating that this control enhances its defense of those areas.