"No Withdrawal": Israeli Military Releases Latest Map of Forces in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has released an updated map of the security zone it has established in southern Lebanon, stating that it will not withdraw its troops from the area at this stage.

The troop deployment line shown on the map, released on June 18 (local time), stretches from east to west, reaching up to 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory from the Israel-Lebanon border.

This marks a deeper penetration into Lebanese territory compared to the "forward defense line" first established in April.

The Israeli military announced, "We are stationed in designated operational zones in southern Lebanon and will continue our mission to eliminate threats and strengthen the safety of residents in northern Israel."

The issue of the withdrawal of Israeli forces deployed in southern Lebanon has emerged as the greatest risk factor that could shake the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on ending the war between the United States and Iran.

Iran argues that the clause in the MOU regarding the "guarantee of Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty" includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon, and that Israel's refusal to withdraw constitutes a nullification of the agreement.

Previously, Reuters reported that the Israeli government is engaged in tough negotiations with the United States to maintain its troops in Lebanon.

(Photo: Capture from Israel Defense Forces X, Yonhap News)
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