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Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East
Israel's defense minister stated that Israeli troops will remain in southern Lebanon, creating a challenge for Iran-U.S. peace negotiations. The top U.S. diplomat is touring the Middle East to gain support for the proposed deal from skeptical allies.
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