Netanyahu Stands Firm: "No Compromise," as Tensions Rise Over "Ceasefire Violations"

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Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are failing to make progress, as Israel's leadership faces the potential fallout of the war coming to an end. Iranian media reported that the recent face-to-face talks did not address the nuclear issue at all, focusing instead on the conflict in the Lebanon region as the top priority.

Jang Min-seong reports.

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Iranian state television reported that the 80-minute negotiation did not cover the nuclear issue, with the implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran and the situation in Lebanon serving as the primary agenda items.

Israel maintains its position to keep troops stationed in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah argues that this is a violation of the ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed that he will keep forces in southern Lebanon.

[Benjamin Netanyahu/Israeli Prime Minister: We will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary to protect our precious northern residents and all our citizens.]

In a statement, the Israeli Defense Minister made the refusal to withdraw clear, saying, "There are no restrictions on the Israeli military's operations to eliminate threats within Lebanon."

Hezbollah has pushed back, stating that the presence of the Israeli military on Lebanese territory is unacceptable, and has warned of retaliation.

[Naim Qassem/Hezbollah Secretary-General: If a single violation of the ceasefire agreement occurs, we will fight back. Any violation will be dealt with as we deem appropriate.]

The conflict surrounding Lebanon and concerns over the resumption of clashes between Israel and Hezbollah are serving as major points of contention in these negotiations.

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