US Criticizes Israeli Defense Minister Katz's Plan for Indefinite Military Presence in South Lebanon
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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 16 hours ago
What happened
The Trump administration criticized Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz's statement about maintaining a permanent IDF presence in southern Lebanon, saying it violates Israel's commitments under the framework agreement. Katz insisted Israel will not withdraw from the security zone, while the US emphasized phased redeployment tied to Hezbollah's disarmament and Lebanese army involvement.
- 01US criticizes Israel Katz's plan for indefinite IDF presence in southern Lebanon as violating agreements.
- 02Katz declared Israel will not withdraw from the security zone and will prepare for long-term deployment.
- 03US stresses Israel has no territorial ambitions but permanent presence contradicts framework agreement.
- 04The framework agreement allows phased Israeli redeployment based on Hezbollah disarmament.
- 05Lebanese army has begun pilot implementation of the plan with US support.
- 06US expects all parties to adhere to the agreement for long-term peace and security.
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