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Middle EastPublished: 13 August 2026 at 00:00

Israeli Defence Minister: Troops to Remain in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared that Israel will under no circumstances withdraw its forces from Lebanon, Gaza and Syria.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a firm statement regarding his country's military presence in the region, asserting that Israeli forces will not be withdrawn from Lebanon, Gaza and Syria under any circumstances.

The minister's remarks signal that Israel's government intends to maintain its military footprint in these territories for the foreseeable future, regardless of international pressure or potential negotiations over troop withdrawal.

The statement covers three distinct but related conflict zones where Israel has maintained a military presence or conducted operations for an extended period. The source report does not provide further detail on the specific circumstances or justifications for each territory.

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