Israel Rejects Any US-Pushed Withdrawal from 3 Security Zones in Lebanon and Syria
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Updated · Ynetnews · Jun 24
Israel Rejects Any US-Pushed Withdrawal from 3 Security Zones in Lebanon and Syria
3 articles · Updated · Ynetnews · Jun 24
Summary
Israel Katz said Israel will keep troops inside security zones in Lebanon and Syria even if Washington demands a pullout, framing the stance as a fixed security doctrine.
Katz said the IDF must operate on the enemy’s side of the border and that Israel will not leave southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah remains armed.
He said Israel is applying one model across its northern fronts, barring civilians from the zones; about 200,000 residents will not return because only soldiers should remain there.
The remarks reinforce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s earlier refusal to leave the southern Lebanon buffer zone and underscore Israel’s insistence that Hezbollah disarm before any future arrangement.
With Israel refusing to leave Lebanon, can the US-Iran peace deal realistically prevent a wider regional war?
Are the public disputes over the US-Iran deal a sign of its collapse or a calculated negotiation tactic?
Will the world accept Iran controlling passage and charging fees through the vital Strait of Hormuz?
2026 Lebanon Crisis: Ceasefire Fragility, 4,175 Killed, and the Struggle for Lasting Peace
Overview
The report highlights how unresolved tactical objectives of both the Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah have led to a precarious ceasefire and a persistent standoff in Lebanon. This fragile truce is marked by Israel’s continued presence in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah’s strategic positioning, making the situation volatile and prone to daily exchanges of fire. Intermittent clashes and casualties among soldiers and civilians show that the ceasefire has not removed the danger for those involved. As a result, any broader regional peace remains at risk, with civilians facing ongoing threats and instability.