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Israeli defense minister says IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon even if U.S. demands it

Haaretz

Haaretz

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June 24, 2026

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Israeli defense minister says IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon even if U.S. demands it

Defense Minister Israel Katz also said Israel will not withdraw from the territories the IDF captured in Syria either. 'This is the security doctrine. The IDF must be on the enemy's turf and protect the communities from within the territory itself,' he said

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