Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz, and IDF Chief of Staff Zamir said again in a joint statement on the 22nd that the Israeli military will continue military operations in southern Lebanon to address security threats, while maintaining the so-called 'security zone' controlled by Israel in the south of Lebanon.
The Prime Minister's Office also released a statement saying that the three held a meeting with the commander of the IDF Northern Command to assess the security situation on the northern front. The Israeli military will continue to take firm action to destroy relevant military infrastructure and eliminate threats.
Earlier that day, Netanyahu claimed that the Israeli military has full operational freedom in southern Lebanon, and that Israel will continue to be stationed in the southern Lebanese 'security zone' until the relevant security needs are met.
The U.S. and Iranian delegations held talks on the 21st at Bürgenstock, Switzerland. This was the first round of talks after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran. Iran has consistently linked the Lebanon issue closely with the negotiations. In the official text of the memorandum of understanding released by the U.S. and Iran, the first provision requires the immediate and permanent cessation of all military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, and also demands the safeguarding of Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty.