Yisrael Beytenu MK Avigdor Liberman said that an IDF withdrawal of southern Lebanon by Jan. 26 would be "an abandonment of the northern residents and an extreme act of irresponsibility."
Aoun's media appearances are extremely rare, and he has not stated a view on Hezbollah's arsenal.
Aoun kept Lebanon's army out of the war that raged between Israel and Hezbollah for over a year.
Sources with knowledge of the matter told the Post that the Biden administration believes the Lebanese Army has accelerated its deployment in southern Lebanon.
After October 7, 2023, some 60,000 residents of northern Israel fled their homes. Many are still hesitant to come back.
The IDF said it is operating in accordance with the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon, which was enacted in late November.
Additionally, soldiers located "Burkan" missiles, mortars, and other ready-to-use weapons.
"Those who do not contribute to the national effort would do well, at the very least, not to hinder it," Netanyahu responded.
Some of the suspects even transferred information and photographed facilities and sites classified by the security establishment as sensitive.
MK Ilouz urged France to change its policy, align itself with democracies, and increase pressure on terrorist forces that undermine regional stability.
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