Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says the occupation’s forces will stay in Lebanon even if the United States demands their withdrawal.
In an interview published over the weekend, Smotrich was asked if the regime’s army would remain in Lebanon for years. He replied, “Yes.”
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He added that Israeli forces will not move a millimeter until Hezbollah disarms, describing this as the stance of the prime minister, the minister of military affairs, and himself.
Smotrich claimed the regime’s military won’t withdraw from Lebanon even in the face of an explicit US demand to do so.
The remarks come amid strained relations between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the April 8 ceasefire. The recently signed Iran-US memorandum of understanding calls for an end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. However, Israel continues its aggression and occupation in southern Lebanon.
Trump has previously expressed frustration over Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, saying they complicate efforts to reach a deal with Iran.
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