Israel ‘has no option’ but to withdraw from Lebanese territory: Hezbollah chief

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

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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.

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

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

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

Hezbollah: Israel must ‘unconditionally’ leave Lebanon

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

Hezbollah Demands Full Israeli ‘Withdrawal’ From Lebanon

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem demands a full and scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon to allow the Lebanese army to deploy in the south, following the US-Iran deal aimed at ending the Middle East war.

Israel army chief: Hezbollah is in difficult position

Israel army chief: Hezbollah is in difficult position

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

Israel Halts Operation Against Hezbollah Amid Iranian Pressure, Vance Hails ‘Great Progress’ in Talks

Prime Minister Netanyahu: The IDF has no restrictions against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The post Israel Halts Operation Against Hezbollah Amid Iranian Pressure, Vance Hails ‘Great Progress’ in Talks first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

The Northern Border Ultimatum: Qassem Dictates Terms for Total Israeli Ground Forces Withdrawal

Following a tense diplomatic shift, Hezbollah leadership has announced strict conditions regarding the immediate removal of foreign defensive positions along the southern border. The group insists on a rigid operational timeline while asserting complete autonomy over its upcoming internal cooperation strategies.

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...

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.

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.

IDF destroys Hezbollah command centers

Responding to continued Hezbollah attacks on IDF soldiers, IDF takes out Hezbollah launcher, command centers.

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.

Lebanon and Israel sign framework agreement in Washington for 'lasting peace and security'

The document initialed on Friday does not provide for a full Israeli withdrawal, but instead tasks the Lebanese Armed Forces with controlling two 'pilot zones.' Hezbollah rejected the agreement.

‘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.

Israel has no choice but to pull out from entire Lebanon

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary general Sheikh Naim Qassem has said that the Israeli enemy has no choice but to withdraw from all the occupied Lebanese territories.

Lebanon-Zionist Regime Agreement; U.S. Violation of Agreement with Iran and Project to Disarm Hezbollah

Analysts believe that without Hezbollah's consent, the practical implementation of this agreement is not possible, and entrusting control of the southern regions to the Lebanese army could set the stage for a new internal conflict. In their view, the main objective of this agreement, beyond achieving lasting peace, is to contain Hezbollah, reduce Iran's influence, and secure Israel's security priorities.

Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Plan for Troop Handover in Southern Border Areas

Israeli and Lebanese officials are discussing a U.S. backed proposal that would see Israeli forces transfer control of some territory captured during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese army. The talks are taking place in Washington as part of broader efforts to consolidate a ceasefire and reduce tensions along the Israel Lebanon border. Under [] The post Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Plan for Troop Handover in Southern Border Areas appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Katz: “Israeli forces to remain in Lebanon’s south”

QUDS, June 29 (YPA) – The Israeli occupation’s Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said his forces would not withdraw from positions in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, adding that Israel’s military presence in the area will remain long-term. In a news statement, Katz said Israeli occupation withdrawal would be limited to two designated “test areas” []

Lebanon ceasefire shows need for IDF rethink on slow war doctrine - analysis

The slow war in Lebanon, based on a doctrine from Gaza, has resulted in leaving Hezbollah in the field just miles from Israel's northern border.

‘Israel not party to US-Iran talks, will continue full operations in Lebanon,’ Israeli far-right minister says

Israeli troops will not withdraw from Lebanon until Hezbollah is fully dismantled, not just disarmed, Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich says

Israeli Troops To Remain in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire: Katz

They will maintain positions in a security zone as fighting continues. On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the Israeli military “will not withdraw” from the area it occupies in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire agreed to with Hezbollah. RELATED: Israeli attacks kill 47 in Lebanon as talks stall He argued that the ceasefire []

Tasnim source: No final deal without Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Tasnim source: No final deal without Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Peace Talks Canceled After Israel-Hezbollah Fighting. Israelis Call for Destruction of Lebanon

After renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir said Lebanon must be destroyed. ... The post Peace Talks Canceled After Israel-Hezbollah Fighting. Israelis Call for Destruction of Lebanon appeared first on The New American.

Israel drops evacuation leaflets over south Lebanon town

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Israel has no option but to withdraw from Lebanese areas it occupies, adding that the Iran-US deal was an American-Israeli defeat.

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 move to implementation phase of framework agreement, US official says

The U.S.-brokered agreement calls for pilot zones in Southern Lebanon where Hezbollah forces would be removed and the Lebanese Armed Forces would assume control ahead of an Israeli withdrawal.

Can Israel fend off Hezbollah without alienating America?

In the short term, with US encouragement, a partial Israeli withdrawal from some of the areas of Lebanon captured since 28 February is likely. The post Can Israel fend off Hezbollah without alienating America? appeared first on World Israel News.

US says Lebanon issue is separate from Iran

An uneasy calm has descended on Lebanon, with the Israeli military still occupying parts of the south despite Hezbollah insisting it should withdraw. For months, Israel's scorched earth policy has devastated the region, as the US now tries to separate Lebanon’s future from a deal with Iran. Bassam Bounenni reports.

Israel, Lebanon discussing pilot scheme for handover of territory

Lebanon and Israel are discussing a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces ​to pull out of some of the territory invaded in the war with Hezbollah and hand it to Lebanese army control ‌during talks in Washington, officials on both sides said.