In case the long-term plan does not withdraw troops from the "safe buffer zone" in southern Lebanon and other areas.
Xinhua News Agency, Jerusalem, June 15 (Reporter Pang Xinyi, Wang Zhuolun) - Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated on the 15th that Israel will remain in its controlled "security buffer zone" in southern Lebanon "indefinitely," and this policy "also applies" to the "security buffer zones" established by Israel in Syria and the Gaza Strip.
Katz indicated that regardless of the pressure Israel faces, it will not withdraw its troops from the aforementioned areas, and the Israeli side will continue to "remove residents" in these areas and dismantle "infrastructure and buildings used by armed personnel."
Katz stated that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has conveyed Israel's position to U.S. President Trump and other senior U.S. officials. Katz also warned Iran not to attack Israel due to the situation in Lebanon, stating that any such actions would be met with a "strong response" from Israel.
Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced that Israel will remain indefinitely in its controlled security buffer zones in Southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. He stated that Israel will not withdraw from these areas despite external pressures and will continue operations to remove residents and dismantle infrastructure used by armed personnel. Katz also warned Iran against any attacks related to the situation in Lebanon, promising a strong response from Israel.
- Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that Israel will remain indefinitely in its security buffer zones in Southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
- Katz emphasized that Israel will not withdraw from these areas despite any pressure.
- Israel will continue operations to remove residents and dismantle infrastructure used by armed personnel.
- Katz warned Iran against attacking Israel due to the situation in Lebanon, stating it would face a strong response.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has communicated this position to U.S. President Trump and other senior U.S. officials.