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On June 19 an IDF spokesman said frontline forces deployed in Lebanon “have operational freedom” but that operations face certain limits and will be carried out strictly under political leadership instructions. He said the IDF retains the right to act in any area to eliminate threats. Matters related to agreements are for the government to decide; absent other orders, forces will act on the chief of staff’s directives.

UK Prime Minister Starmer said there is no leadership contest.