No US demand to withdraw from Lebanon – Israeli defence minister (opens original article in a new tab)

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the US has not demanded Israel withdraw troops from southern Lebanon, as ongoing ceasefire negotiations continue. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected the occupation and foreign interference, while Israel insists on retaining control of the security zone. US-mediated talks are ongoing to resolve the conflict.

• Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the US has not demanded Israel withdraw troops from southern Lebanon.
• Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel's occupation and foreign interference in Lebanon.
• Israel insists on retaining control of the 10-kilometre security zone in southern Lebanon.
• US-mediated talks are ongoing in Washington to resolve the conflict and address Hezbollah disarmament.