https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-holding-stubborn-talks-with-u-s-on-lebanon-pullback-top-official-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-holding-stubborn-talks-with-u-s-on-lebanon-pullback-top-official-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-holding-stubborn-talks-with-u-s-on-lebanon-pullback-top-official-says#u9617Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:16:36 +0000Israel 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 https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-holding-stubborn-talks-with-u-s-on-lebanon-pullback-top-official-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-holding-stubborn-talks-with-u-s-on-lebanon-pullback-top-official-says#u5335Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:51:27 +0000Israel 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 securi