Speaking at local government conference, defense minister says Israel will maintain security zones in Lebanon and Syria and rejected the possibility of withdrawal even under US pressure

The Israeli army will not withdraw from territory occupied in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Sunday, Anadolu reports. “The ceasefire announced…

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz wrote on X that "Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in Lebanon."

Speaking as US-Iran nuclear talks opened in Switzerland, the Israeli prime minister said Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons under his leadership, while officials signaled no…

Israel's Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has declared that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon despite international pressure and potential demands from the United…

Speaking at local government conference, defense minister says Israel will maintain security zones in Lebanon and Syria and rejected the possibility of withdrawal even under US…

Israel Katz's comment is the first time any top Israeli official has publicly said the country would go against the U.S. regarding Lebanon.

Defense Minister Israel Katz also said Israel will not withdraw from the territories the IDF captured in Syria either. 'This is the security doctrine. The IDF must be on the…

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says that the United States has not demanded that Israel withdraw its troops...

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says Washington has not requested that Israel withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, despite Iran's assertion that the US-Iran agreement…

Israeli Defence 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…

Israel Katz stressed that Israel is adamant that Lebanese civilians will not be allowed to return to areas under the Israeli army’s control

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…

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed Wednesday army forces will not leave territory occupied in southern Lebanon “even if the United States demands withdrawal.” “Israel will…

Defence minister says troops are not withdrawing even though Tehran sees end to conflict in Lebanon as part of any deal with US

Israel will maintain military presence in Lebanon despite US pressure. Peace deal by June 30, 2026 at 2.5% YES.