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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon, undermining Iran peace talks Source The Guardian - World News
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Defence minister says troops not withdrawing though Tehran sees end to war in Lebanon as part of deal with US

The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, has said that Israeli troops would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, further complicating Iran peace talks as fighting in Lebanon continues to be an obstacle to permanent peace.

Speaking on stage in an interview in Tel Aviv, Katz said Israeli troops would remain in south Lebanon – echoing sentiments from the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/24/israel-defence-minister-israel-katzrefuses-to-pull-out-of-southern-lebanon-undermining-iran-peace-talks Published At 2026-06-24 17:49:44 (1 month ago)
Created At 2026-06-24 14:14:22 Updated At 2026-06-24 18:02:19