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IDF Chief Calls for Full Mobilization of Combat Personnel Amid Ongoing Southern Lebanon Operations

Jun 25, 2026 04:56 PM CT Israel IDF,mobilization,southern lebanon,hezbollah,netanyahu

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The IDF Chief of Staff has announced a requirement for all male and female combat soldiers to be available, signaling a sustained military posture. This development coincides with Prime Minister Netanyahu's assertion that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon indefinitely, indicating a long-term commitment to the conflict against Hezbollah rather than a de-escalation.

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IDF Chief calls for full availability of combat soldiers; PM Netanyahu insists on indefinite troop presence in southern Lebanon.

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