On June 21, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the IDF…
On June 21, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the IDF will not withdraw from the security zone in southern Lebanon. Contacts between Lebanon and Israel in Washington are proceeding in parallel with US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, where Qatar and Pakistan are acting as mediators.
Consensus
- Israel has limited its military operations in southern Lebanon
- The ceasefire agreement does not require the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon
- Israel's military is instructed to avoid offensive actions and only respond to threats
- The ceasefire is part of broader diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran
- Israel continues to conduct operations in the Tiberias region
Points of divergence
- Israel will maintain its presence in southern Lebanon indefinitely to protect northern residents and all Israeli citizens from Hezbollah attacks — kommersant
- Israel is considering a partial withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon — vedomosti
- Israel's military is instructed to not fire but to hold defensive positions and prepare for any scenario — fontanka
Coverage (11 sources)
- Netanyahu Promises to Support the Presence of the IDF in Southern Lebanon — Коммерсантъ
- Lebanon President Demands Full Withdrawal of the IDF from the South — Коммерсантъ
- NYT: Israeli authorities ordered army to limit military operations in Lebanon — Коммерсантъ
- NYT: Israel Limited Military Operations in Lebanon to Self-Defense Mode — Ведомости
- CNN: Israel Ready to Partially Withdraw Troops from South Lebanon — Ведомости
- Kats: Israel will not withdraw troops from southern Lebanon zone — Коммерсантъ
- CAHAL maintains freedom of action 'to eliminate threats' in Lebanon — Коммерсантъ
- Israeli Defense Forces Ordered Not to Fire on Lebanon but Maintain Positions — Фонтанка
- N12: Netanyahu Orders Army to Halt Attacks on Lebanon — Коммерсантъ
- Netanyahu: Israel Will Not Withdraw from Southern Lebanon — Коммерсантъ
- Netanyahu: Israel Will Not Withdraw Troops from Southern Lebanon — Ведомости
Key entities
- Lebanon
- Israel
- CAHALA
- Israel Katz
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Jerusalem
- USA
- X
- CNN
- The New York Times
- NYT
- Defense Army
- The Times of Israel
- Southern Lebanon
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