Israeli defense minister says ‘no US demand’ to withdraw from Lebanon

“We have announced that in any case we are not withdrawing and, as of this moment — and this is a diplomatic achievement,” Katz said

“There is no American demand for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon”

June 24, 2026 20:11

JERUSALEM: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that the United States has not demanded that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, a condition set by Lebanon in ongoing ceasefire negotiations.