Netanyahu visits Lebanese territory as Israel‑Lebanon security talks progress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured Lebanese land held by Israeli forces, reaffirmed Israel’s stance on southern Lebanon, and a U.S.-mediated security pact was announced.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military on Tuesday. He said Israel will not leave southern Lebanon until the Hezbollah threat is removed and will stay as long as Hezbollah threatens Israel.
Israeli officials, including Defence Minister Israel Katz, said Israel will not withdraw from Lebanese territory despite the U.S.–Iran deal. Israeli ambassador to the United States Yechiel (Michael) Leiter said Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, according to GDELT.
Israel and Lebanon reached a security agreement, mediated by the United States, under which Israel will hand over two areas to the Lebanese army.
The United States and Iran announced a preliminary agreement to end hostilities on all fronts in the Middle East, according to The Guardian.
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