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Israeli defence minister says Israel has 'no intention of withdrawing' from southern Lebanon

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated Israel has no intention of withdrawing from southern Lebanon, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Beaufort area for defending Galilee communities and the Israeli Defense Forces. Israeli troops captured Beaufort Castle and the surrounding ridge in southern Lebanon on 31 May, extending Israel's presence beyond the Yellow Line established after the ceasefire.

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