US Criticizes Israel Over South Lebanon Military Presence
The U.S. State Department has pushed back against Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz over the IDF's presence in southern Lebanon, while Katz says troops will remain in security zones long-term.
The U.S. State Department has criticized Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, saying the Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon contradicts the existing agreement, according to Axios.
Katz said the IDF will maintain a long-term presence in security zones, underscoring the disagreement between Washington and Israel over the military's role in the area.
Source: First Squawk