Israeli Defense Minister Katz Rejects Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Buffer Zone

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces will not withdraw from their newly established security zone in southern Lebanon, despite ongoing peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. Addressing a local leaders' conference in Tel Aviv, Katz emphasized that there is currently no American demand for a withdrawal. The 6-mile deep zone is intended to prevent Hezbollah from launching attacks into northern Israel, complicating efforts for a regional ceasefire agreement.

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