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Israeli Ambassador Says Israel Will Not Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By איתמר אייכנר

First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 15, 2026

What happened

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter told NPR that Israel does not know the details of the new US-Iran memorandum. He said Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and that the deal does not require it.

  • 01Leiter said Israel has not been briefed on the US-Iran memorandum’s details.
  • 02He welcomed Trump’s push to block Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
  • 03He criticized Lebanon’s inclusion in the agreement as unnecessary.
  • 04Leiter denied any obligation for Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon.
  • 05He said the US made clear the deal is unrelated to that withdrawal.

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People
Donald TrumpYechiel Leiter
OrganizationsNPR
PlacesUnited States, Iran, Lebanon, Tehran, Southern Lebanon

Full coverage · 2 outlets

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

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Israeli Ambassador Says Israel Will Not Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 15, 2026
U.S. Official Says Israeli Pullout From South Lebanon Is Not a Precondition for an Agreement

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