Defense Minister Israel Katz details a plan to establish a permanent security zone in southern Lebanon, extending to the Latani River, which includes destroying all border villages and permanently barring 600,000 residents from returning.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney labels the action an "illegal invasion," while a joint statement from 10 European countries urges Israel to halt operations but places ultimate responsibility on Hezbollah.

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