Netanyahu says Israel won’t leave occupied land in Lebanon
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will stay in parts of Lebanon and Syria that it occupies, despite a new ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will keep its military presence in these areas to protect itself and continue targeting what it calls Iranian threats.Key Facts
- Israel occupies about 570 square kilometers of land in southern Lebanon beyond the Litani River.
- Israel has been in conflict with Hezbollah, an armed group in Lebanon backed by Iran, since October 2023.
- The United States and Iran announced a ceasefire agreement, with a deal expected to be signed soon.
- Lebanon is included in the ceasefire deal, which aims to stop all military actions on all fronts.
- Despite the agreement, Netanyahu confirmed Israel will remain in the Lebanon “security buffer zone” as long as needed.
- Israel’s Defense Minister also stated Israel will not withdraw from territories in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
- Israel launched a strike against Beirut’s suburbs shortly before the deal was signed, killing three people.
- President Donald Trump is concerned that Israeli actions could disrupt the ceasefire progress.
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