Katz: Israeli Army will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely

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Lebanon 01-07-2026 | 13:11

Katz: Israeli Army will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely

Israeli Defense Minister says troops will stay in security zones without a withdrawal timeline.

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Katz: Israeli Army will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely
A picture of the town of Zawtar in southern Lebanon (Hussam Shbaro).
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israeli forces will remain in the "security zones" in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza without specifying a timetable for withdrawal.

 

 

A picture of the town of Zawtar in southern Lebanon (Hussam Shbaro).
A picture of the town of Zawtar in southern Lebanon (Hussam Shbaro).

 

 

Speaking during a memorial ceremony for soldiers killed in the 2006 war with Lebanon, Katz said, "The Israeli military will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for an indefinite period in order to protect our citizens and communities from jihadist elements."

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Lebanon ، Syria ، Gaza ، Israeli Army ، Israel Katz ، 2006 war