Israel Says Troops Operating 10 Km Inside Lebanon Despite U.S.-Iran Accord
Israel said troops are operating in a security zone about 10 kilometers inside southern Lebanon as airstrikes continued after the U.S.-Iran memorandum.
- On Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces released a map showing troops deployed in a 10-kilometer security zone inside southern Lebanon, stating forces will remain to eliminate threats to northern residents.
- This deployment continues despite the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed this week, which explicitly calls for the "permanent termination" of the war in Lebanon.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel would not withdraw until security objectives are met, stating the country is "conducting stubborn negotiations" with Washington regarding troop deployment.
- At the G7 summit on Wednesday, President Donald Trump criticized Israel's military campaign, saying the conflict had continued for "too long" and that excessive casualties resulted.
- Diplomatic teams are expected to meet again next week to discuss next steps in negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, as tensions remain over the continued military presence.
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Jerusalem, Indefinite.The Israeli army assured this Thursday that it will continue to operate in the south of Lebanese territory and will “eliminate threats” beyond its so-called “security zone,” despite the agreement between the United States and Iran to end the war and that includes Lebanon.After publishing a map of the “security zone,” which goes about 10 km into Lebanese territory, the army indicated that its troops will continue to deploy t…
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