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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...
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Middle East Eye
· Jun 26, 2026
Israel vows to maintain military presence in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
Israel vows to maintain military presence in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defence minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces will remain in parts of southern Lebanon, Syria and Gaza for as long as the government considers necessary, reaffirming Israel's intention to maintain its military presence in those areas. Speaking at a military graduation ceremony, Netanyahu said troops would stay in what he described as security zones, while Katz reiterated that Israel would not withdraw from southern Lebanon even if requested by the Trump administration. Their remarks come despite the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which calls for the immediate and permanent end of military operations in Lebanon and affirms the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Al-Monitor
· Jun 30, 2026
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.
Times of India
· Jul 1, 2026
'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon
'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon
Sky News Australia
· Jun 21, 2026
Netanyahu says IDF will remain a presence in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has committed to maintaining a military presence in Lebanon. The IDF will not withdraw troops from southern Lebanon and will continue to operate within the 10-kilometre security zone. Mr Netanyahu said Israel has achieved “tremendous accomplishments” and will not give them up.
World Israel News
· Jul 1, 2026
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.
The Hill
· Jun 22, 2026
Netanyahu: 'No restrictions' on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said its military has “no restrictions” regarding its efforts to target Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel's continued operations against the militant group have strained the U.S.-Iran ceasefire reached last week. “The directive from me and the Defence Minister to the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces] is clear and has not changed:...
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Related coverage for "Netanyahu vows indefinite Israeli military presence in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza": Middle East Eye — Israel vows to maintain military presence in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria. Al-Monitor — Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won't leave yet. Times of India — 'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon. Sky News Australia — Netanyahu says IDF will remain a presence in Lebanon. World Israel News — WATCH: Netanyahu visits front lines in southern Lebanon. The Hill — Netanyahu: 'No restrictions' on Israel military acting to thwart Hezbollah threat