Israeli Defense Minister Katz Rejects Trump, Affirms Israel's Right to Stay in Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's statement suggesting Israel would withdraw from Lebanon as part of agreements. Katz firmly stated that Israel neither sought nor requires permission from any party to enter or remain in Lebanon. He emphasized Israel's right and duty to protect residents of the Galilee and Israeli citizens against threats from the jihadist terrorist group Hezbollah, which aims to destroy Israel.
Katz reiterated the position shared with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel will continue to maintain its presence in the security zone in Lebanon and operate from there as necessary. This stance will persist until Hezbollah is disarmed throughout Lebanon and the threat to northern Israeli residents is eliminated.
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