US slams Katz after he boasts that Israel is ‘here to stay’ in southern Lebanon

The United States has condemned remarks made by Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who boasted that Israel is "here to stay" in southern Lebanon. The statement from the U.S. signals strong disapproval of Katz's assertion, which implies a permanent Israeli presence in the region. This diplomatic friction highlights ongoing tensions and differing perspectives on the geopolitical situation in Lebanon.

Separately, a report indicates that National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien and several other close aides accompanied then-candidate Donald Trump on a decoy flight. This occurred amidst an alleged Iranian threat targeting Air Force One during a trip to Florida. The decoy flight was reportedly a security measure to mitigate potential risks.

In personnel news, White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham will depart her role at the end of the month. Her exit marks a change in the administration's communications team.

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Israel is here to stay