Israeli foreign minister rules out withdrawal from Lebanon 'security zone'

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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ruled out withdrawal of troops from the Lebanon 'security zone,' emphasizing Israel's intent to protect its citizens from Hezbollah attacks. He denied territorial ambitions in Lebanon but affirmed maintaining military presence for security.

Israeli foreign minister rules out withdrawal from Lebanon 'security zone' Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar has ruled out the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Lebanon "security zone". He said in a post on X that Israel doesn't have "territorial ambitions in Lebanon", but that troops would "not withdraw from the security zone and expose our citizens to Hezbollah’s attacks and possible invasion".