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Israel says military operation against Hezbollah 'still not complete'
- Israel Katz says the campaign against Hezbollah is not yet complete, even with the 10-day ceasefire now in effect.
- If fighting resumes, displaced residents who return to the south would have to evacuate again, Katz warned.
- Katz said areas of southern Lebanon remain uncleared of Hezbollah militants and weapons.
- Israel will maintain a 10-kilometre security zone along the border and continue targeting Hezbollah if needed.
- The ceasefire permits continued targeting of Hezbollah to prevent planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks, per US State Department details.
- Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire after a meeting between Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors in Washington.
- Lebanese President Michel Aoun said direct negotiations are crucial and a ceasefire is the gateway to talks.
- Beirut aims to consolidate a ceasefire, secure withdrawal of Israeli forces, recover prisoners, and address border disputes.
- The latest fighting began on 2 March after Hezbollah launched air strikes in retaliation for Iran’s supreme leader’s death.
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