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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have authorised the IDF to take control of additional strategic positions in southern Lebanon following attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah amid escalating regional tensions.

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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have authorised the IDF to take control of additional strategic positions in southern Lebanon following attacks by Iran-backed Hezbollah amid escalating regional tensions.