Defence minister says Israeli military indefinitely remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

Middle East Eye·August 12, 2026War

Defence minister says Israeli military indefinitely remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza Israeli military “under no circumstances” will withdraw from land it occupies in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, Israel’s i24 news reported the defence minister saying. The report said Israel Katz made the statement during a visit today to army positions on the front line in southern Lebanon.