Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated on June 15, 2026, that Israel will not withdraw from land it has seized in Lebanon. This announcement follows an initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran to extend their ceasefire. Ben-Gvir expressed on the social platform X that the agreement made by former President Trump does not obligate Israel.
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Israel confirms it will not withdraw from seized land in Lebanon
On June 15, 2026, Israeli officials announced that the country will not withdraw from land seized in Lebanon, despite a recent ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that a previous agreement made by former President Trump does not bind Israel.
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