Middle EastPublished: 27 June 2026 at 22:36

Israel orders troops to prepare for ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to prepare for an ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that the military has been directed to prepare for an ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon. The order signals Israel's intention to maintain a long-term military presence in the region. No further details about the duration or scope of the mission have been disclosed.

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