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Israel Says It Is Pushing Back on U.S. Pressure Over Its Presence in Southern Lebanon
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
An Israeli official told Reuters that Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and is negotiating intensely with Washington. Iran says any broader deal depends on a full Israeli pullout and a total end to military activity in Lebanon.
- 01Israel says it will stay in southern Lebanon despite U.S. pressure.
- 02A senior Israeli official told Reuters talks with Washington are intensive.
- 03Iran says a final deal requires full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon.
- 04Esmail Baghaei tied Lebanon to the wider U.S.-Iran memorandum.
- 05Baghaei said Iran rejects any partial end to the fighting.
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OrganizationsReuters, Hezbollah, Israeli Defense Forces, Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Al-Akhbar
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