Middle EastPublished: 16 June 2026 at 04:21
Netanyahu: Israel Will Keep Forces in Lebanon Despite U.S.-Iran Deal
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel will maintain its military presence in Lebanon, despite the agreement between the U.S. and Iran. He said that the struggle is not over.
“The struggle has not ended,” a defiant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israelis. He confirmed that Israeli forces will remain in Lebanon, in contrast to the recently announced U.S.-Iran deal. This decision underscores Israel's firm stance in the region, even as international efforts aim to reduce tensions. Netanyahu's remarks raise questions about the relationship between the U.S. and Israel, as well as regional security dynamics.
