Washington warns Israel on Lebanon presence
The United States has stated that it considers Israel's permanent military presence in southern Lebanon to be a violation of the framework agreement, which calls for gradual withdrawals. The U.S. emphasized that this presence threatens the security and stability of both countries in the long term. This statement was made in response to Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz's remarks, in which he announced that Israel will not withdraw from the areas it controls in southern Lebanon and will not relinquish its positions, asserting that the Israeli army "is here to stay." Washington stresses that implementing the framework agreement requires a phased withdrawal tied to security arrangements, including the disarmament of Hezbollah and the destruction of its infrastructure. Meanwhile, Israel emphasizes remaining in the security zones. This divergence in positions comes amid ongoing negotiations between Lebanon and Israel over the implementation of the agreement, which have included rounds of talks regarding the test areas and the timing of the withdrawal, with disagreements persisting over the pace of the Israeli redeployment.
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