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Katz says US has not asked Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the US has not requested Israel to withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, contrary to Iran's claims about a US-Iran agreement. Katz emphasized Israel's commitment to maintaining its military presence and informed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of this stance, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed the same to President Donald Trump.
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