Katz vows no IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon ‘even if there’s an American demand’ — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/katz-vows-no-idf-withdrawal-from-south-lebanon-even-if-there-s-an-american-demandContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Israel Vows to Maintain Military Presence in Southern Lebanonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/katz-vows-no-idf-withdrawal-from-south-lebanon-even-if-there-s-an-american-demandhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/katz-vows-no-idf-withdrawal-from-south-lebanon-even-if-there-s-an-american-demand#u16641Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:21:22 +0000Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, even if the United States demands it. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed this position, asserting he will not allow a withdrawal during his premiership. This stance comes as bilateral talks between Israel and Lebanon begin in Washington.What's confirmed:Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon "even if there is an American demand".Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon "as long as I am prime minister&qu