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Israel will not withdraw from south Lebanon even if the US demands it, Katz says

Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will maintain security zones in Lebanon and Syria regardless of US demands. He told CENTCOM Chief Adm. Brad Cooper that any withdrawal from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza will be partial. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Hezbollah terrorists have "no business" in Southern Lebanon.

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New details specify that withdrawals will be partial and conditioned on results rather than time.

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  1. Israel Rejects Full Withdrawal From South Lebanon Despite US Pressure

    Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will maintain security zones in Lebanon and Syria regardless of US demands. He told CENTCOM Chief Adm. Brad Cooper that any withdrawal from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza will be partial. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Hezbollah terrorists have "no business" in Southern Lebanon.

    What's confirmed:

    • Defense Minister Israel Katz stated Israel will maintain security zones in Lebanon and Syria even under US pressure.
    • Katz told CENTCOM Chief Adm. Brad Cooper that Israel will only partially withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza.
    • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Hezbollah terrorists had "no business" being in Southern Lebanon.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A security annex conditions further IDF pullbacks on results rather than time.
    • US-Iran linkage prevented the collapse of Hezbollah.
    • The IDF killed 2 Hezbollah gunmen approaching troops and 2 more in a drone strike.
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  2. Israel Rejects US Demands to Withdraw from Southern Lebanon

    Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that Israel will maintain its presence in southern Lebanon regardless of US demands. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed that withdrawal will not happen while he remains in office. This stance occurs as Tehran seeks an end to the war in Lebanon as part of a deal with the US.

    What's confirmed:

    • Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon even if the US demands it.
    • Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon as long as he is prime minister.
    • Israel intends to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon.
    • Israeli ground forces will remain in seized lands in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Officials estimate that a full withdrawal from Lebanon would be political suicide for Netanyahu.
    • The IDF presence in southern Lebanon is undermining peace talks with Iran.
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