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Katz Says Israel Will Stay in Security Zones in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and Samaria
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · Jun 12, 2026
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Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will not pull back from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza or Samaria. He tied the stance to lessons from October 7, the need to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon, and ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran.
- 01Katz said Israel will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza or Samaria.
- 02He linked the policy to October 7 and the need to protect borders.
- 03Katz said Israel must retain independent capability to stop Iran’s nuclear program.
- 04He said he and Netanyahu ordered the IDF to prepare accordingly.
- 05He said operations in northern Samaria camps may expand if needed.
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