Israel says applying diplomatic, military pressure to disarm Hezbollah

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that his country’s campaign in Lebanon relied both on military and diplomatic pressure to disarm Iran-allied Hezbollah. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“The overarching goal of the campaign in Lebanon is to disarm Hezbollah and remove the threat to the northern communities (of Israel), through a combination of military and diplomatic measures,” Katz said during a ceremony marking Israel's national day of remembrance for fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Though a truce between Israel and Lebanon took effect Friday, Israeli troops are still present and actively fighting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon’s south, with Katz saying Sunday that troops would use “full force” if threatened.Read more: Second round of Lebanon-Israel talks to be held this week in Washington

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