Israel not to withdraw from Lebanon, Israel Katz says
Katz emphasized that the Israeli military presence will continue indefinitely
Katz emphasized that the Israeli military presence will continue indefinitely
Iranian authorities, in accordance with the implementation of the U.S.-Iranian memorandum of understanding, are calling on Israel to cease its attacks on Lebanon and to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Ali Bahraini said.
Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq denied information that Tehran had allegedly refused to provide support to the Lebanese Shiite organization Hezbollah, as reported by the INA news agency.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that he can resolve the dispute over Israel’s refusal to withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon.
Israel is considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals from occupied territory in southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, CNN reported, citing an Israeli source.
J.D. Vance arrived in Switzerland last night, where a senior Iranian delegation was already waiting. The US vice president said his goal is to finalize a new nuclear agreement and a Lebanon ceasefire with Tehran.
Benjamin Netanyahu made the relevant decision after negotiations with US authorities
US Vice President JD Vance is ready to fly to Geneva as soon as diplomatic protocol is observed
J.D. Vance appealed to Israel and other parties involved to acknowledge the conflict-ending agreements and to commit to the peace process.
Lebanon expects Israeli troops to withdraw and will push for this during talks in Washington at the end of June.
Iran’s military warned Israel that continued attacks in southern Lebanon could trigger “a military response,” accusing Israeli forces of violating an ongoing ceasefire 84 times over the past two days.
The EU has stated that a ceasefire agreement concerning Iran should also include an end to Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
At least 27 people died and 67 more were injured after Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon during the past day, despite the ceasefire that has been in force since April 17, the country’s health ministry said.
Israeli troops conducted a military operation in southern Lebanon, killing up to 50 Hezbollah fighters and consolidating their presence in the area.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory would allow the state to assert its authority nationwide and eliminate the rationale for armed groups operating outside official state institutions.
Top commander of Iran’s Quds Force Esmail Qaani said that a “new security belt” will stretch from the Strait of Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab and from the Gulf to the Red Sea.
U.S. President Donald Trump has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he may be left without support in the event of an escalation with Iran, Axios reported.
The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes against Iran overnight, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press service reported.
The total number of casualties from military action since the beginning of March has reached nearly 3,600
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s accusation that Tehran was interfering in Beirut’s affairs amid the war between Israel and Iran’s Lebanese proxy Hezbollah.