Israel will not withdraw from territory in Lebanon, defence minister says
Summary
Israel’s defence minister said Israeli forces will remain in the territory they control in southern Lebanon despite a new US-Iran agreement aiming to stop fighting in the Middle East. The deal includes a ceasefire in Lebanon, but Israeli leaders expressed concerns and said they would continue military actions if Iran attacks.Key Facts
- Israel seized a large area in southern Lebanon during a recent conflict with Hezbollah.
- The US and Iran announced a preliminary agreement to end hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Lebanon.
- Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will stay indefinitely in the lands it controls in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports efforts for a diplomatic end but has not publicly commented on the deal.
- Israeli military attacks and Hezbollah’s rocket attacks stopped just before midnight after the agreement.
- Hezbollah has close ties to Iran but has not publicly responded to the new agreement.
- Israeli officials fear the ceasefire benefits Hezbollah and Iranian-backed groups.
- The US continues to provide military and diplomatic support to Israel amid tensions over the agreement.
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