Israel says IDF is staying in southern Lebanon, undermining Iran peace talks
by William Christou and Andrew Roth from World news | The Guardian on (#76HMF)
Defence minister says troops not withdrawing though Tehran sees end to war in Lebanon as part of deal with US
The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, has said that Israeli troops would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, further complicating Iran peace talks as fighting in Lebanon continues to be an obstacle to permanent peace.
Speaking on stage in an interview in Tel Aviv, Katz said Israeli troops would remain in south Lebanon - echoing sentiments from the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
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