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Israel holding 'stubborn talks' with U.S. on Lebanon pullback, top official says

Israel is negotiating with the United States to maintain military forces in southern Lebanon. These discussions follow a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. An Israeli official stated the country will not back down on its positions.

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Recent reports describe the negotiations as stubborn and tense following drone strikes near Nabatieh.

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  1. Israel and U.S. engage in stubborn talks over southern Lebanon troop presence

    Israel is negotiating with the United States to maintain military forces in southern Lebanon. These discussions follow a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. An Israeli official stated the country will not back down on its positions.

    What's confirmed:

    • Israel is negotiating with the United States to keep troops deployed in southern Lebanon.
    • The U.S. and Iran signed an agreement to end the war including in Lebanon.
    • Israel and Hezbollah are not parties to the U.S.-Iran agreement.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Drone strikes near Nabatieh killed three people.
    • An Israeli official said Israel would not back down on its positions.
    confidence 90%

  2. Israel and U.S. Engage in Stubborn Talks Over Lebanon Troop Deployment

    Israel is negotiating with Washington to maintain military forces in southern Lebanon despite a U.S.-Iran pact. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will not leave occupied land in Lebanon or Syria. New direct talks between Israel and Lebanon are scheduled for June 22-25.

    What's confirmed:

    • Israel is conducting negotiations with the United States to keep troops in southern Lebanon.
    • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will not leave occupied land in Lebanon and Syria.
    • The Israeli military is operating in southern Lebanon and has published an updated map of its security zone.
    • An interim U.S.-Iran agreement affirms a commitment to Lebanon's territorial integrity.
    • Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon are set for June 22-25.
    • U.S.-Iran talks have been postponed as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah reignites.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A senior Israeli official described the negotiations with Washington as stubborn.
    • Iran insists that Israel must withdraw from the large swath of southern Lebanon occupied since March.
    • The U.S. is trying to extend a truce through talks in Washington led by envoy Yechiel Leiter.
    confidence 90%