Israel: No Lebanon withdrawal until Hezbollah disarms

Hezbollah chief demands full timetable for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Hezbollah chief demands full timetable for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Tuesday that Israel must set out a schedule to withdraw completely from Lebanon “without retaining an inch”. “We now have a ceasefire. The withdrawal must take place according to a timetable. Israel has no choice but to fully withdraw from all Lebanese territory, without retaining an inch,” Qassem said in a televised address. This comes after at least two people were killed by gunfire from Israeli troops on Tuesday, threatening the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as a fifth round of talks continues in the US. An Israeli army Merkava tank takes position along the northern border with Lebanon in the Upper Galilee on 18 June 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP)

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

Israel isnt leaving Lebanon and Syria may be next

Israels refusal to withdraw, Hezbollahs refusal to disarm, and new strikes near the Golan Heights point to a conflict that is expanding, not endingIsrael has no intention of leaving Lebanon. At least, it won't do so now and on terms that would suit Beirut (not to mention Hezbollah and Tehran). Moreover, in parallel with the Lebanese campaign, West Jerusalem is reactivating operations in Syria: I

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.

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 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.

Baghaei: We demand timetable for Zionist entity's withdrawal from Lebanese territory

Baghaei: We demand timetable for Zionist entity's withdrawal from Lebanese territory

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” []

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.

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.

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.

Israeli Army Considers Withdrawal from Areas in Southern Lebanon

Zionist regime media report on a plan for a limited withdrawal of the regime's army forces from parts of southern Lebanon and handing over control of those areas to the Lebanese army.

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

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

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‘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

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 says will only withdraw troops from Lebanon after Hezbollah disarmed

Israel said Thursday that it would only withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon after Hezbollah was disarmed, as the two countries engaged in US-mediated talks in Washington. The Israeli military has launched widespread airstrikes in Lebanon and sent troops into the country’s south after Hezbollah, the powerful militia backed by Iran, entered the Middle East [] The post Israel says will only withdraw troops from Lebanon after Hezbollah disarmed appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Israel says troop exit hinges on Hezbollah disarming

Israel says troop exit hinges on Hezbollah disarming

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’

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.

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...

The Lebanon Deal’s Hidden Blow to Hezbollah

The U.S.-brokered framework does not require an automatic Israeli withdrawal. Instead, it ties every stage to verified Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanese army deployment, and American-backed monitoring — turning Lebanon’s sovereignty into the central test of the agreement.

Hezbollah: Israel must ‘unconditionally’ leave Lebanon

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

400,000 penduduk Lubnan pulang ke rumah

BEIRUT: Kira-kira 400,000 penduduk Lubnan yang melarikan diri akibat perang kembali ke kediaman masing-masing di selatan negara itu walaupun masih diselubungi ketakutan. Lebih ramai turut dijangka pulang dalam tempoh seminggu akan datang susulan konflik selama empat bulan antara Israel dan kumpulan Hizbullah yang semakin reda. Bagaimanapun, Menteri Hal Ehwal Sosial Lubnan, Hanine El Sayed berkata, ... Read more The post 400,000 penduduk Lubnan pulang ke rumah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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.

Lebanon : Framework agreement includes Israeli withdrawal from two areas

Washington, June 27 (SANA)– Lebanese Embassy in Washington announced that the trilateral framework agreement reached on Friday between Lebanon, the United States and Israel includes an Israeli withdrawal from two pilot areas in Lebanon, to take place alongside the deployment of the Lebanese Army and the disarmament of armed groups operating outside state authority. The []

Fighting in Lebanon continues days after new agreement

Conflict between Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces in south Lebanon continued over the weekend, days after the countries signed a new agreement. The Israeli military said it struck three “Hezbollah command centers” in south Lebanon’s Nabatieh and Mayfadoun on Sunday. Israeli forces also dismantled what they said was a launcher that Hezbollah used to The post Fighting in Lebanon continues days after new agreement appeared first on Egypt Independent.

IDF destroys Hezbollah command centers

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

Israel, Lebanon Discuss Pilot Plan for Israeli Withdrawal From Parts of South Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon are discussing a U.S.-backed pilot project that would see Israeli forces withdraw from selected areas in southern Lebanon and transfer control to the Lebanese Army, Reuters reported

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 Framework Deal

The agreement establishes two pilot zones from which the IDF will withdraw and the Lebanese army will deploy in their place. The post Israel, Lebanon Sign U.S.-Brokered Framework Deal first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.