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He added that Israel “will not allow its settlements and citizens to be targeted while calm is maintained in Beirut.” Katz claimed that the Israeli army is continuing its operations against Hezbollah, achieving “significant accomplishments” aimed at eliminating threats to Israeli forces and public.

Israel Defense Minister Says Troops to Stay 'Indefinitely' in Lebanon ... Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that Israeli forces would remain in self-proclaimed "security zones" established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, without any timeline for withdrawal. "The Israeli army will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely in order to protect our residents and communities from jihadist elements," Israel Katz said. "We will not withdraw from the security zones," Katz said at function held in honor of Israeli soldiers killed during the 2006 war in Lebanon. Katz also reiterated an earlier warning to Iran, saying Tehran would be struck with "full force" if it attacked Israel over its operations in Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon signed a US-sponsored framework agreement under US sponsorship on Friday to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-backed group Hezbollah. Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have repeatedly ruled out withdrawing troops from southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces continue to clash with Hezbollah fighters. They maintain that any troop withdrawal would happen only after Hezbollah has b…

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"Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Monday said their country will not withdraw from land seized in Lebanon after the U.S. and Iran agreed to an initial agreement extending their ceasefire."

On Sunday, Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to remain in southern Lebanon for “as long as we need to protect our people”. The Israeli military said it will respect the ceasefire but would react against any threats to soldiers. It also said it is not party to the wider US-Iran deal.

Israeli minister defies US, says occupation forces will stay in Lebanon for years Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says the occupation’s forces will stay in Lebanon even if the United States demands their withdrawal.

Israel to continue operations in Lebanon for now despite ceasefire, defense minister says Israel will continue its operations on the ground in southern Lebanon for the time being and Lebanese residents forced from their homes by Israel would not be able to return, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday.His comments came a day after Lebanon and Israel said they had agreed to implement a ceasefire during talks in Washington. The deal is contingent on a cessation of fire from militant group Hezbollah. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.In a statement, Katz said troops would remain in its so-called security zone in southern Lebanon, including in the area of Beaufort Castle, a 900-year-old fortress captured by Israel on Saturday.He said Israel would continue to “dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the area” while Israel had “freedom of action, backed by the United States, to strike in Beirut in response to attacks on Israeli communities and territory.”Lebanon and Israel agreed on Wednesday to a new US-backed ceasefire in

2026-06-22 15:30:41 - Israeli Foreign Minister: We have no territorial ambitions in Lebanon, but we will not withdraw from the safe zone. We will respect the ceasefire in Lebanon as long as Hezbollah does not violate the ceasefire agreement.

2026-06-22 15:30:41 - Israeli Foreign Minister: We have no territorial ambitions in Lebanon, but we will not withdraw from the safe zone. We will respect the ceasefire in Lebanon as long as Hezbollah does not violate the ceasefire agreement.

Israel must withdraw from Lebanon for sustainable peace, Lebanese minister says https://www.europesays.com/iran/161095/ The Israeli army must withdraw from the areas it occupies in southern Lebanon for a ceasefire to succeed,…

Israel military says will keep operating in south Lebanon The Israeli military said on Thursday it will continue operating in southern Lebanon and “remove threats” beyond its so-called security zone, after the US and Iran signed an agreement to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon.The military published a map of its declared “security zone” -- which runs some 10 kilometers (six miles) inside Lebanese territory.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.It said troops would continue to be deployed there “to remove threats and strengthen the defense of Israel’s northern residents.”In a later statement, an Israeli military official said the army “will continue to remove threats to IDF soldiers and the civilians of the State of Israel that are identified beyond the security zone.”The announcement came after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday meant to end the Middle East war, with fighting supposed to be halted on all fronts, including in Lebanon.Hours after

5/11 attacks will continue if they feel they are necessary. (13:36) Israel said forces retain “full operational freedom” in Lebanon and will continue to act against what it describes as threats from Hezbollah. Hezbollah accused of violating the ceasefire “in an attempt to prevent our forces from

2026-06-22 15:30:41 - Israeli Foreign Minister: We have no territorial ambitions in Lebanon, but we will not withdraw from the safe zone. We will respect the ceasefire in Lebanon as long as Hezbollah does not violate the ceasefire agreement.

Netanyahu says Israeli forces will remain in occupied areas of Lebanon, Syria despite US-Iran ceasefire – Firstpost https://www.europesays.com/iran/161925/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israeli forces will continue to remain in occupied areas of Lebanon…

Israel to continue operations in Lebanon for now despite ceasefire, defence minister says https://www.europesays.com/iran/145083/ JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) – Israel will continue its operations on the ground in southern Lebanon for the…

Israel strikes Lebanon despite 'last chance' ceasefire deal Israel will continue to strike Lebanon for the time being and won't be withdrawing from the south, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, after Lebanon and Israel agreed to a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks. The United States announced Lebanon and Israel had agreed to implement a ​ceasefire after a meeting ‌in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli officials. But Iran-backed Hezbollah is not a party to the talks, and has yet to comment on ⁠the agreement.

The Israeli Security Minister stated that Israel has no intention to withdraw from the security buffer zone in Lebanon, which is an integral part of the defense for Galilee settlements and IDF forces.

Middle East crisis live: Israel to continue ground operation in southern Lebanon despite agreed ceasefire <p>The country’s defence minister said the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will not allow the ‘return of the population’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/04/israel-lebanon-renew-ceasefire-hezbollah-trump-iran-deal-middle-east-us">Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran deal</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Israel Katz</strong> said the US-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon was a <strong>“great achievement in Lebanon, on the ground and also on the diplomatic level”.</strong></p><p>“We promised security to the residents of the north and we delivered,” the Israeli defence minister said in a statement, according to the Times of Israel.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/04/middle-east-crisis-israel-lebanon-hezbolllah-us-ceasefire-southern-military-attacks-continue-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a>

Israel to continue striking Beirut until Lebanon disarms Hezbollah — defense minister "Agreements must be honored and the Lebanese government does not do what is required, Israel will continue to act, and with great force," Israel Katz said

#Israel will continue its operations in southern #Lebanon for now and will not withdraw from the country despite Wednesday’s conditional #ceasefire after #US -mediated talks, #Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Thursday share.google/JPZMPiRTsJqF...

Israel’s defence minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire https://www.europesays.com/iran/144957/ JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV, June 4 (Reuters) – Israel’s military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the…

Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz stated in June 2026 that Israeli forces will remain in Lebanon in the security zone they created and will not leave “for the time being,” even as a ceasefire is discussed. This gives Iran an out.

Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel's Katz says <p>JERUSALEM, June 21 (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Sunday, adding troops remained in position in what Israel refers to as a security zone.</p><p>A ceasefire with Iran-backed Hezbollah took effect on Friday after months of escalating violence, but on Saturday Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Lebanon, Lebanon's state news agency NNA reported.</p>

Hezbollah chief says would respond to any violation from Israel <p>CAIRO, June 21 (Reuters) - Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Sunday that Israel will not stay in Lebanon, adding that the group would respond to any violation from the Israeli side.</p><p>His statements came as Israeli officials say that troops are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon despite an agreed ceasefire that took effect on Friday.</p><p></p><p> (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)</p>

Katz: Israel has ‘no territorial ambitions’ in Lebanon, will stay until Hezbollah disarmed <p>Iran fighting could restart within '2 days,' says minister; Lebanese president tells CENTCOM chief army will deploy up to border; IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in south Lebanon</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/katz-israel-has-no-territorial-ambitions-in-lebanon-will-stay-until-hezbollah-disarmed/">Katz: Israel has &#8216;no territorial ambitions&#8217; in Lebanon, will stay until Hezbollah disarmed</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/F260628AMA002-e1782746726139-1024x640.jpg" title="Katz: Israel has &#8216;no territorial ambitions&#8217; in Lebanon, will stay until Hezbollah disarmed" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Despite agreement with Israel, situation in Lebanon remains unchanged Despite a US-sponsored agreement paving the way for peace between Lebanon and Israel, the actual situation on the ground is unchanged. Israel continues to occupy southern Lebanon, and launched targeted strikes there over the weekend. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the occupied area and vowed his army will not withdraw as long as Hezbollah is still there.

[1/3] 2026-06-20 02:50:58 - [Israeli Army Says It Will Continue to Respond to Lebanese Hezbollah’s “Ceasefire Agreement Violations”] An Israel Defense Forces spokesman issued a statement on the 19th saying that the Israeli military will continue to respond to any “ceasefire agreement

Israel to Continue Operations in Lebanon for Now Despite Ceasefire, Defence Minister Says https://www.europesays.com/iran/144895/ JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) – Israel ⁠will ⁠continue its operations ⁠on the ground in southern Lebanon ​for the…

Israel to remain in southern Lebanon until security concerns dissipate — Netanyahu The prime minister asserted that Israel had managed to "break the axis of evil" led by Iran, which the Israeli side also includes the radical Palestinian movement Hamas and the Lebanese Shiite organization Hezbollah

PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will maintain a ‘security zone’ in occupied Palestinian, Syrian, and Lebanese territories. The remarks come amid questions over whether Israel will align with a US-backed regional deal and ceasefire with Iran.

Israel to continue operations in Lebanon for now despite ceasefire, defence minister says - https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/06/israel-continue-operations-lebanon-now-despite-ceasefire-defence-minister-says

Rejecting pressure to leave Lebanon, Israel says IDF will stay in ... Israel’s policy is for the Israel Defense Forces to remain in security zones across Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “indefinitely” to protect Israeli border communities from jihadist threats, Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday, even as Tehran seeks to tie an emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to Hezbollah. Katz said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he were “leading a clear policy” under which the military presence would be maintained in Southern Lebanon. He said the zones would be “cleared of local residents” and that “all terrorist infrastructure, above and below ground” would be dismantled. He added that this would include the destruction of houses in border villages that had been used as terror outposts. “This is the main lesson from the events of Oct. 7,” Katz said. He described territorial control and the creation of security zones as one of the key wartime achievements of the Israel Defense Forces. “We will not compromise on Israel’s supreme security interest and the protection of our citizens, and we will not withdraw from the security zones,” Katz stressed. He said Netanyahu had c…

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israeli forces will remain indefinitely in territory seized in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, signaling that even a U.S.-Iran ceasefire may not bring an end to regional tensions. #Israel #MiddleEast www.france24.com/en/middle-ea...

Israel Defence Minister says troops to stay ‘indefinitely’ in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-sponsored framework agreement under U.S. sponsorship on June 26 to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah

2026-06-22 15:30:41 - Israeli Foreign Minister: We have no territorial ambitions in Lebanon, but we will not withdraw from the safe zone. We will respect the ceasefire in Lebanon as long as Hezbollah does not violate the ceasefire agreement.

Israeli officials defiant over apparent inclusion of Lebanon ceasefire in US-Iran deal | Israel https://www.europesays.com/uk/1028482/ Israeli military forces will not withdraw from a vast swathe of territory they have seized in southern Lebanon,…#uk #news #uknews

Israeli troops face no restrictions in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire: Minister Israeli minister of military affairs says Israeli troops would remain in southern Lebanon with full freedom to act despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

Isreal to stay ‘indefinitely’ in lands seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, says defence minister Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday that Israeli ground forces would remain in land they hold in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, potentially challenging a memorandum of understanding announced a day earlier between the US and Iran to end the war in the Middle East.

Israel Defense Minister Says Troops to Stay ‘Indefinitely’ in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza https://www.europesays.com/iran/185833/ Source to Asharq Al-Awsat: 4 Issues at Cairo Talks Aim to Accelerate Gaza Ceasefire Implementation Four “critical and…

Israel strikes Lebanon despite 'last chance' ceasefire deal Israel will continue to strike Lebanon for the time being and won't be withdrawing from the south, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, after Lebanon and Israel agreed to a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks […]

Israel to continue operations in Lebanon for now despite ceasefire, defence minister says https://www.byteseu.com/2076759/ JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) – Israel will continue its operations on the ground in southern Lebanon for the time being and Lebanese residents forced from their homes by …

In a statement after the announcement of the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the Israeli army would continue its ground operations in southern Lebanon during the current phase,

Israel will stay in southern Lebanon, not let Iran obtain nuclear arms — Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister recalled that over the past year Israel has conducted "two monumental operations: Operation Rising Lion and Operation Roaring Lion" against Iran

🔴 BREAKING: Israel is signaling that the so-called peace push will not mean withdrawal. Defense Minister Israel Katz says the IDF will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza “indefinitely,” laying bare the widening gap between diplomatic theater and the reality of an open-ended regional occupation.

Israel ‘committed’ to Hezbollah ceasefire but will stay in Lebanon https://www.europesays.com/iran/168644/ Israel and Hezbollah renewed their ceasefire on Friday, but Jerusalem will continue to hold a security presence in…

Israel troops to stay in south Lebanon until Hezbollah fully disarms — defense minister In Israel Katz's words, Israel "did not ask permission from any party to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to remain in Lebanon"

Israel's defence minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire Israel's ​military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defence Minister Israel ​Katz said on Thursday, despite the announcement of a new ceasefire. Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday agreed to a new ceasefire following talks mediated by the United States. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

Israel stated that its troops will continue to operate in Lebanon despite the ceasefire https://www.europesays.com/iran/170453/ Israeli military will continue to have the right to act without restrictions against threats on Lebanese territory, and…

No plans to withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza — Israeli minister Israel Katz said the troops would remain there for an indefinite period

Israeli military to remain in "security zones" in Syria, Lebanon, Gaza Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2026-06-13 01:32:17 JERUSALEM, June 12 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday that the Israeli military will not withdraw from the "security zones" it holds in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. In a statement, Katz framed the decision as a response to threats and a lesson from the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, saying that the military will continue to protect Israel's borders and citizens. He added that the Israeli army will also not withdraw from evacuated refugee camps in the northern West Bank, and the move could be expanded to additional "terror" camps if necessary. Regarding ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran, Katz said that Israel expects U.S. President Donald Trump to uphold shared U.S.-Israeli interests in preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and curbing Tehran's missile program and regional "proxies." He noted that Israel must retain the ability to act "independently" to achieve that goal, and that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he have instructed the military to prepare accordingly.■

Israel to continue Lebanon, Syria, Gaza occupation despite Iran deal Israel's defense minister said Monday that Israeli forces will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely, just hours after the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement to end...

Israeli officials defiant over apparent inclusion of Lebanon ceasefire in US-Iran deal Defence minister, Israel Katz, says military forces will not withdraw from territory seized in south Lebanon. Of course because the truth is Israel is stealing Lebanon’s land. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Israel defense minister says troops to stay ‘indefinitely’ in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday that Israeli forces would remain in self-proclaimed “security zones” established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, without any timeline for withdrawal.“The IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely in order to protect our residents and communities,” Israel Katz said.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We will not withdraw from the security zones,” Katz said at function held in honor of Israeli soldiers killed during the 2006 war in Lebanon.Katz also reiterated an earlier warning to Iran, saying the Islamic Republic would be struck with “full force” if it attacked Israel over its operations in Lebanon.Israel and Lebanon signed a US-sponsored framework agreement under US sponsorship on Friday to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have repeatedly

Defence Minister says Israel won’t withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza Katz said Israel plans to stay “indefinitely” in lands it holds in Lebanon, as well as Syria and the Gaza Strip; Iran has tied the interim deal over the war to halting Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Israel refuses to withdraw troops from buffer zone in southern Lebanon — defense minister Israel Katz assumed that it will spark a wave of international criticism

Netanyahu says Israel will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will maintain a ‘security zone’ in occupied Lebanon.

⚡ BREAKING: Katz says Israel has 'no territorial ambitions' in Lebanon, will stay until Hezbollah disarmed. Defense minister frames ongoing troop presence as temporary security measure tied to disarmament. #Israel #Lebanon #MiddleEast #Geopolitics

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the forces will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza “indefinitely” following the announcement of a ceasefire between the US and Iran, adding that the areas under Israeli control will be “cleared of local residents” and that “houses will be destroyed”.

[1/2] 2026-06-22 03:14:49 - Israeli Defense Minister Katz: Israel has no intention of withdrawing from the Bekaf fortress, which is an integral part of the Lebanese security zone and is vital to the protection of Galilee settlements and IDF troops.

Israel to remain in Lebanon, respond to any attacks on its military — Netanyahu The Israel Defense Forces will take measures to prevent any threat to the country's forces and territory, the Prime Minister stated