Netanyahu: My directive and that of the Minister of Defense to the IDF is clear and has not changed:Our fighters in southern Lebanon have full freedom of action to thwart any direct or emerging threat against them or the residents of the north. The IDF has no restrictions in this matter.I stand behind them, the entire nation stands behind them.I firmly insist that we remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon as long as necessary to protect the residents of the north and all the citizens of the country.