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Israel orders troops to prepare for ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon | Hezbollah News
Israeli Military Prepared for Prolonged Presence in Southern Lebanon
Published: June 27, 2026
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that the military has been instructed to prepare for an extended presence in southern Lebanon. Katz emphasized that Israeli forces will not withdraw unless the militant group Hezbollah is disarmed across the country, in accordance with a new agreement brokered by the United States.
The statement underscores Israel’s commitment to its security objectives as tensions in the region continue. The conditions set forth by Katz reflect ongoing concerns about Hezbollah’s capabilities and its influence in Lebanon.
