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Israel holds 'stubborn' talks with U.S. to keep troops in south Lebanon, report says

From Naharnet · () English

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  • Israel is negotiating with the U.S. to maintain its troop presence in southern Lebanon.
  • An interim U.S.-Iran deal to end the war does not explicitly require Israel's withdrawal from occupied territory.
  • Israel insists on keeping forces deployed in the south, with a final decision potentially depending on U.S. President Trump.

Israel is engaged in "stubborn negotiations" with the United States to ensure its troops remain in southern Lebanon, according to media reports. This comes as the U.S. and Iran have signed a deal to end the war, though Israel and Hezbollah are not signatories.

Iran is pressing for Israel's withdrawal from the occupied areas of southern Lebanon. However, the interim agreement does not explicitly mandate this, only affirming a commitment to Lebanon's "territorial integrity." A senior Israeli official close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is determined to keep its forces deployed in the south and will not yield on this position.

conducting stubborn negotiations

— senior Israeli officialdescribing Israel's talks with the U.S. regarding troop deployment in southern Lebanon

Another Israeli official indicated that the outcome hinges on U.S. President Donald Trump. The decision, this official reportedly said, depends on whether Trump will compel Israel to adhere to the U.S.-Iran deal by threatening penalties for non-compliance. The situation remains fluid as Israel seeks to secure its military presence amidst broader regional diplomatic efforts.

everything depends on U.S. President Donald Trump

— second Israeli officialcommenting on the influence of the U.S. president on the troop deployment decision
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