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War & Conflict1h 37m ago

Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, said Monday that Israel will not withdraw from land seized in Lebanon as the interim deal between Iran and the United States is pending.

TEL AVIV, Israel

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Israel Katz, Israel, Iran, United States, Pakistan
What
Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, said Monday that Israel will not withdraw from land seized in Lebanon as the interim deal between Iran and the United States is pending.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:22:45 GMT · 1h 37m ago
Where
TEL AVIV, Israel ·
Why
Katz's remarks were the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the interim deal between Iran and the United States, which Iran has tied to halting Israel's attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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This declaration signals Israel's intent to maintain control over approximately 1,000 square kilometers of territory in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely, potentially complicating the interim deal between Iran and the United States and escalating regional tensions.

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    Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, said Monday that Israel will not withdraw from land seized in Lebanon as the interim deal between Iran and the United States is pending.
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    Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir rejected the US-Iran agreement, stating it would not bind Israel and that the country would continue to make independent security decisions, particularly regarding action against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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