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Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue

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Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue
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First reported by Srugim · Jun 24, 2026

What happened

At Bahad 1, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will stay in security zones in Lebanon and will not accept a withdrawal. Reports said the IDF is preparing a limited pullback in southern Lebanon as U.S.-backed talks with Lebanon continue in Washington.

  • 01Katz said the IDF will remain in Lebanese security zones indefinitely.
  • 02He said Israel opposes any withdrawal from Lebanon despite pressure.
  • 03Reports say Israel may pull back from only a small area in southern Lebanon.
  • 04U.S.-backed talks in Washington focus on withdrawal terms and a ceasefire.
  • 05Katz warned Iran Israel would respond with full force to any attack.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Katz Says Israel Will Not Withdraw From South Lebanon, Even Under U.S. Pressure
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Katz Says Israel Will Not Withdraw from Southern Lebanon, Even Under U.S. Pressure
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 24, 2026
Eli Cohen Says Israel Should Stay in South Lebanon and Reject Any U.S. Withdrawal Demand

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