Israel’s Minister of Defense, Israel Katz, asserted on Wednesday that the nation will not withdraw its forces from Lebanon. Speaking at the MUNI EXPO in Tel Aviv, Katz stated that the government’s position is firm, clarifying that there is currently no American demand requiring Israel to withdraw from the country. Katz reported that he had conveyed Israel’s definitive stance to his American counterpart, noting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had also communicated this position to the U.S.
President. These remarks were made on the second day of ongoing discussions between Israel and Lebanon, taking place within the framework of the Trump administration’s efforts. The Minister’s comments reaffirm a policy previously articulated by Katz, which stated that Israeli forces would not withdraw from Southern Lebanon.
By addressing the matter publicly, Katz sought to solidify the diplomatic understanding regarding the continued military presence. The statements emphasize that Israel maintains its commitment to its current posture in the region. Katz’s declaration suggests that the policy to remain stationed in Lebanon is viewed domestically and internationally as a settled matter, countering any perceived external pressure to withdraw.
The focus of the diplomatic discussions remains on managing the ongoing relationship between Israel and Lebanon while upholding the established security presence of Israel.
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