Israel announces it has granted itself permission to stay in Lebanon

Defense minister says Israel has no territorial claims over Lebanon, but will not withdraw 'a millimeter'

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will not leave southern Lebanon until the Lebanese army dismantles Hezbollah's military infrastructure, adding that the U.S. supports maintaining Israel's self-declared security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won't leave yet

TEL AVIV, June 30 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country's south as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to pose a threat.It was the first visit by Netanyahu to occupied Lebanese territory since the Israeli and Lebanese governments reached a security agreement last Friday mediated by the United States under which Israel will hand over two areas to Lebanon's army.

Framework deal begins with Israeli withdrawal from 2 pilot areas in southern Lebanon: Lebanese embassy

Measures include gradual, comprehensive Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territory, full respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty, says embassy in US

Hezbollah: Israel must ‘unconditionally’ leave Lebanon

Hezbollah says Israel has no option but to “unconditionally” withdraw from southern Lebanon and other occupied areas.

Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ‌Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country's south as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to pose a threat. It was the first visit by Netanyahu to occupied ‌Lebanese territory since the Israeli and Lebanese governments reached a security agreement last Friday mediated by the US under which Israel will hand over two areas to Lebanon's Army. Our insistence i

Israel, Lebanon sign U.S.-brokered agreement to restore Lebanese sovereignty to southern part of country

Under the deal, Hezbollah would withdraw, or be removed, from designated pilot zones that would then be transferred simultaneously from Israeli control to the Lebanese Armed Forces

Netanyahu vows indefinite Israeli military presence in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ruled out a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, reaffirming plans to maintain a long-term military presence in what Israel describes as security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza...

‘Hezbollah to respond to any Israeli violation’

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. 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 [] The post ‘Hezbollah to respond to any Israeli violation’ appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Hezbollah: Israel Must ‘Unconditionally’ Leave Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says Israel has “no option” but to unconditionally withdraw from Lebanese areas it occupies, adding that he rejects any normalization in ties between the countries.

Hezbollah chief demands full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, claims "Israeli-American plan" defeated

Beirut [Lebanon], June 26 (ANI): Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has declared that Israel has 'no option' but to fully withdraw from all Lebanese territory, asserting that the regional conflict has entered a transformative new phase marked by the collapse of the 'Israeli-American project.' According to Press TV, in an address at the Central Ashura Council in Beirut, Qassem framed the current state

CNN: Israel Considering Symbolic Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon

CNN, citing an informed Israeli source, reported that the Zionist regime is considering announcing a symbolic withdrawal from southern Lebanon as part of upcoming negotiations with the Lebanese government in Washington; a move which, according to the source, aims to prioritize the diplomatic path and separate Lebanon from the US-Iran negotiations.

Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon despite US-backed peace framework

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 Netanyahu confirmed Israel's commitment to the security zone, while Lebanon's army will gradually take control as non-state armed groups disarm. The US hailed the accord as a crucial first step towards broader peace, though Hezbollah has rejected the negotiations.

Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon

Hezbollah chief rejects any Israeli security zone in Lebanon Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country's south for as long as necessary. Israeli troops remaining on Lebanese land is impossible. There are no security zones for Israel... we have a national army which deploys, and it is responsible for preserving sovereignty, and it is who we cooperate with, Qassem said in a televised address, adding that Israel is an aggressor and must leave.

Netanyahu orders all Hezbollah infrastructure destroyed

Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out the withdrawal of troops from Lebanon until Hezbollah is fully disarmed and no longer posing a threat to Israel.

News24 | Hezbollah demands Israel must ‘unconditionally’ leave Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Israel has “no option” but to unconditionally withdraw from Lebanese areas it occupies, and he rejected any normalisation in ties between the countries.

Lebanon, Israel may sign memorandum of intent in security — TV

According to the TV channel, as a gesture of good will, Israel will withdraw its troops from an area in southern Lebanon that has been under occupation

Israel says troop exit hinges on Hezbollah disarming

Israel says troop exit hinges on Hezbollah disarming

Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial

“We did not ask anyone’s permission to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to stay in Lebanon,” Israel Katz said, adding that Israeli forces would remain until Hezbollah is disarmed.

Israeli bombing reported near Lebanon-Israel border

Lebanese PM said agreement aims to secure Israel’s withdrawal from all Lebanese land. The post Israeli bombing reported near Lebanon-Israel border appeared first on BOL News.

Egypt's FM Calls for Full Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

Egypt's FM Calls for Full Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

In southern Lebanon, Netanyahu vows no Israeli withdrawal as long as Hezbollah is ‘armed and present’

In southern Lebanon, Netanyahu vows no Israeli withdrawal as long as Hezbollah is ‘armed and present’

Hebrew media: Israeli occupation army preparing to withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon

BEIRUT, July 11 (YPA) – The Israeli occupation army is preparing to withdraw within days from areas in southern Lebanon under a framework agreement, ahead of a new round of negotiations between Beirut and Tel Aviv in Rome, Hebrew media reported. Israel’s public broadcaster KAN said Friday evening that “the Israeli army intends to withdraw []

Israel Will Not Withdraw From Southern Lebanon While Hezbollah Terrorist Organization Exists

JERUSALEM, Jun 23: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah remains ac...

US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel 'pilot zone' withdrawal: official

A US military delegation met with Lebanon’s army in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel’s withdrawal from a “pilot zone” in occupied territory, a Lebanese military official told AFP on Saturday. Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas of southern Lebanon where it has deployed troops to [] The post US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel 'pilot zone' withdrawal: official appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Troop Withdrawal Plan in Washington Talks

Israeli and Lebanese officials are discussing a U.S. backed proposal that would see Israeli troops withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon and transfer control of those areas to the Lebanese army. The discussions are taking place during high level talks in Washington aimed at consolidating the fragile ceasefire that has largely held since Sunday. The [] The post Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Troop Withdrawal Plan in Washington Talks appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The Israel-Lebanon deal exposes Hezbollah’s grip on Lebanon

The Israel-Lebanon deal exposes Hezbollah’s grip on Lebanon

Iran Rejects US-Backed Lebanon Deal, Demands Israel Withdraw

Top Iranian and Lebanese officials have rejected a US-brokered agreement between Israel and Lebanon. On Friday, the State Department announced an agreement between the governments of Lebanon and Israel that was framed as a ceasefire. Israel has been at war in Lebanon with Hezbollah for several years. Israeli forces are occupying Lebanon, and Tel Aviv []

WATCH: Netanyahu visits front lines in southern Lebanon

Netanyahu visited IDF troops in southern Lebanon's security zone, declaring that Israel will not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed. The post WATCH: Netanyahu visits front lines in southern Lebanon appeared first on World Israel News.

Tasnim source: No final deal without Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Tasnim source: No final deal without Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon