Netanyahu orders expansion of security buffer in southern Lebanon amid invasion fears
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanjahu has ordered the military to further expand Israel's 10-kilometer-wide "security zone" into south-central and northern parts of southwestern Beirut. This decision comes as tensions rise following reports that Hezbollah forces are preparing for an imminent attack on Tel Aviv, prompting Netanyahu to warn against underestimating their capabilities while simultaneously threatening a potential invasion if the situation escalates further in Lebanon's southern region during Sunday evening hours (March 29).
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1Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to further expand a security buffer zone in Lebanon on March 29, continuing its campaign there.
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2The decision was made as Israel maintains an ongoing offensive operation against Hezbollah forces across neighboring countries.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to further expand a security buffer zone in Lebanon on Sunday, March 29.
— [Mar 29, 16:52] Israeli PM says ordered military to 'further expand' security zone in Lebanon (Thehindu)Netanjahu hat angeordnet, dass die israelische Armee den Sicherheitsbereich im Libanon weiter ausweitet.
— [Mar 29, 16:33] Netanahau wird sich weiterhin nach Südlibanien vorstossen (Bluewin.ch)Netanjahu plant eine Ausdehnung der Pufferzone in den libanesischen Süden zu verhängen.
— [Mar 29, 15:55] Netanahau wird die Pufferzonen im Libanon ausweiten (Rss.orf.at)L'armée israélienne va étendre la zone tampon dans le sud du liban pour neutraliser les invasions.
— [Mar 29, 15:30] L'armée israéélien ne veut pas s'étaler (Rts.ch)On Sunday (March 29), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to expand a security zone in Lebanon aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah's threat and protecting Israel from anti-tank missile fire. He stated that while these groups still possess residual capabilities, they are now defeated enemies fighting for survival rather than existing as terrorist armies threatening national existence.