Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's commitment to retaining occupied Lebanese and Syrian territories, despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.
Netanyahu made the announcement at a press conference
Jun 16, 2026
08:31 am
What's the storyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israeli forces will continue to occupy Lebanese and Syrian territories.
This announcement comes despite a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, which is linked to these hostilities.
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