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Israeli foreign minister rules out withdrawal from Lebanon 'security zone'
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar stated that Israeli troops will not withdraw from the Lebanon 'security zone', despite asserting Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon. The decision is to prevent exposure of Israeli citizens to Hezbollah attacks and potential invasion.
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