Defense minister says the Israel-Lebanon framework is ‘historic’ achievement but warns IDF will remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed; Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejects deal as ‘humiliating’ and vows continued resistance

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

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

The Israeli army will remain in territory occupied in Lebanon, Syria and the Gaza Strip “indefinitely,” Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Thursday, Anadolu reports. The…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said Israel would maintain its military presence in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is fully disarmed, even as Israel, Lebanon…

Netanyahu states Israel will stay in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms, following a new US-Lebanon framework agreement.

Defense minister says the Israel-Lebanon framework is ‘historic’ achievement but warns IDF will remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed; Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem…

Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon as IDF plans a prolonged presence. Permanent peace deal by June 30, 2026 at 2.2% YES.

Israel’s defence minister says Israeli troops have been told to prepare for a prolonged occupation in the so-called security zone the army occupies in southern Lebanon.

Prime minister says US-brokered framework allows partial Israeli withdrawal from pilot areas in south Lebanon but keeps IDF in most of the security zone until Hezbollah is…

Israel will keep troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, despite a new trilateral agreement with Lebanon and the US aimed at ending conflict. Prime Minister…