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Israel Demands Removal of Lebanese Officers Suspected of Hezbollah Leaks Ahead of South Lebanon Withdrawal
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First reported by Kan News · 2 hours ago
What happened
Israel and Lebanon, with U.S. mediation, are setting clear terms for a Hezbollah-free zone before Israel's planned withdrawal from two southern Lebanese villages. Israel has demanded the removal of Lebanese officers suspected of leaking intelligence to Hezbollah. The withdrawal awaits Lebanese army and U.S. approval, while Israel also navigates tensions involving Gaza and Iran.
- 01Israel and Lebanon, via U.S. mediation, are defining a Hezbollah-free zone before Israel's withdrawal.
- 02Israel provided a list of Lebanese officers suspected of leaking intelligence to Hezbollah and demands their removal.
- 03Prime Minister Netanyahu held a security meeting on Lebanon amid the planned withdrawal.
- 04Israel awaits Lebanese army and U.S. Central Command approval before starting the withdrawal.
- 05Israel is also managing tensions with Gaza and Iran while seeking to influence a U.S.-Iran deal.
- 06Netanyahu plans a meeting with U.S. President Trump, possibly in late July.
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