Netanyahu:
The order from me and the Defense Minister to the IDF is clear and has not changed: Our forces in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart any immediate or upcoming threat against them or against the residents of the north. The IDF faces no restrictions in this regard.
I stand behind them, and the entire nation stands behind them.
I remain firm in my position that we will stay in the "security zone" in southern Lebanon as long as necessary to protect the residents of the north and all citizens of the State of Israel.