Trump Expects Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon

ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he thought Israel would withdraw troops from southern Lebanon because it wanted to take that step, despite comments from Israel's leader indicating otherwise.Trump told reporters at the NATO Summit in Ankara that he had discussed a withdrawal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Yeah, I think they're going to. I think they want to, Trump said. So we have a deal with Israel and Lebanon. Yeah, they'll leave. And I think it's going to work out very well.

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.

Israel Defense Minister Katz: "Even if the US will demand Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon [...]

Israel Defense Minister Katz: Even if the US will demand Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon - we will not withdraw from 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

Lebanese President urges US support to ensure Israel withdraws from Southern Lebanon

Lebanese President urges US support to ensure Israel withdraws from Southern Lebanon

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

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: US delegation to oversee Israeli withdrawal from ‘pilot zones’

A US delegation was expected to arrive in Lebanon soon to oversee the implementation of Israel’s withdrawal from “pilot zones” in the south, the Lebanese presidency reported on Thursday, citing the American ambassador. Lebanon is demanding that Israel withdraw from these zones before taking part in a new round of negotiations scheduled for July 15 [] The post Lebanon: US delegation to oversee Israeli withdrawal from ‘pilot zones’ appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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)

Trump Says Israel Plans to Pull Troops Out of Lebanon

US President Donald Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, adding that he feels Israel wants to take that step because there is a deal for it.

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Hezbollah: Israel must 'unconditionally' leave Lebanon

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says Israel has "no option" but to “unconditionally” withdraw from southern Lebanon and other areas under its occupation. His statement came after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz reiterated there are no plans to leave, even if the US were to demand a withdrawal. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

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

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

Hezbollah: Israel must ‘unconditionally’ leave Lebanon

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

Israel increasingly concerned by US plans for Lebanon

US President Donald Trump wants the Syrian regime to manage Hezbollah and move into southern Lebanon, sparking new security concerns for Israel.

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 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...

Israeli defense minister says IDF won’t withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if US demands it

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if the United States demands it. Katz’s comment is the first time any top Israeli official has publicly said they would go against the U.S. regarding Lebanon, after two weeks of avoidance. Stressing the danger posed to soldiers, []

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

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.

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’

Netanyahu: IDF has 'full freedom of action' in Lebanon, will remain there 'as long as necessary'

Earlier on Monday, CNN reported that Israel is contemplating announcing a symbolic withdrawal from certain territories in southern Lebanon as part of the upcoming round of talks.

Egypt's FM Calls for Full Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

Egypt's FM Calls for Full Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon

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, 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.

Analysis: Trump’s push for Sharaa to curb Hezbollah revives fears in Lebanon, Syria

Analysis: Trump’s push for Sharaa to curb Hezbollah revives fears in Lebanon, Syria

🇮🇱🇱🇧🇺🇸⚡️ — NEW: Senior Israeli officials tell Channel 12 that no American request for a Leban [...]

— NEW: Senior Israeli officials tell Channel 12 that no American request for a Lebanon withdrawal has been made: Our message at all levels is the same: staying on the yellow line is a red line.Israel is reportedly considering only “small withdrawals” from southern Lebanon, including from the buffer zone.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​@IntelSlava

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

Severing Ties with Tehran: Lebanese TV Host Launches Fierce Public Attack Against Hezbollah and Its Iranian Masters

Lebanese TV host Walid Abboud issued a fierce public demand for Hezbollah to completely leave the country, urging the group to take its weapons, drones, and Iranian loyalty with them to end the ongoing devastation.

Wadephul: chance for security for Israel and Lebanon

The Hezbollah militia has rejected the US-mediated agreement between Israel and Lebanon. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul nevertheless remains hopeful.

'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon

'We will not leave': Netanyahu visits Israeli troops in 'occupied' southern Lebanon

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.