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Netanyahu says Israel respects Lebanon and its army

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed on Sunday that his government is pursuing a strict and unwavering approach toward Lebanon amid rising tensions. During his weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu addressed the recent spike in hostilities along the northern border, stating that while Israel maintains a level of respect for Lebanon and its military, it also expects accountability in return. He โ€ฆ

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Will Israel pull out of Lebanon by February 18?

With the February 18 deadline for Israelโ€™s withdrawal from southern Lebanon fast approaching, reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested U.S. President Donald Trump to support an additional extension of the Israeli militaryโ€™s deployment in the region. Israel Aims to Maintain a Buffer Zone According to a report by Israelโ€™s Channel 12, Israel has proposed keeping its โ€ฆ

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US envoy: Hezbollah defeated, must stay out of Lebanonโ€™s government

A senior U.S. official said on Friday that Hezbollahโ€™s involvement in Lebanonโ€™s new government is a red line for Washington, while he described the Iran-backed group as โ€œdefeatedโ€ in its conflict with Israel, in an interview during a visit to Beirut. Ortagusโ€™ visit comes as Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam faces ongoing challenges in forming a government amid intense political pressure โ€ฆ

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