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Defense minister says Israel won’t withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza
Israel will keep troops in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely, defying the U.S.-Iran deal and raising tensions over a possible withdrawal.
- On Monday, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced an interim U.S.–Iran deal calling for the "immediate and permanent termination" of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed Israel is not a party to the deal, declaring the military will maintain its presence "indefinitely" and warning that Israel would retaliate with "great force" if Iran attacks.
- Over the past two and a half years, Israel has taken control of 1,000 square kilometers across Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, uprooting some 1.2 million people while razing villages and clearing the security zone.
- Despite the ceasefire announcement, authorities in southern Lebanon warned displaced residents against rushing home on Monday, citing unstable conditions; many remain skeptical, with one stating, "Frankly, we are hesitant; Israel cannot be trusted."
- Broader negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program will continue over the next 60 days, according to Pakistani officials, while mediators facilitate meetings to "lay the foundation for the technical talks.
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