Israel will not withdraw from territory in Lebanon, defence minister says
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Trump is advancing a new Iran nuclear agreement set for Sunday signing, which Israeli officials oppose as failing to adequately address Iran's nuclear ambitions. When Israel struck targets near Beirut targeting Hezbollah on the scheduled signing day, Trump publicly criticized the military action, warning it could jeopardize the agreement and calling for both Israel and Hezbollah to cease attacks.
Progressive: Progressive-leaning outlets frame Trump's Iran deal as a peace initiative toward resolving regional conflict, with Israel's military strikes presented as an impediment to diplomatic progress.
Moderate: Centrist outlets emphasize Israel's substantive security concerns, arguing the agreement inadequately constrains Iran's nuclear program and questioning whether Trump comprehends Israeli security requirements.
Conservative: Conservative-leaning outlets report Trump's criticism of Israeli strikes and his determination to conclude the nuclear deal, highlighting his concern that military operations threaten negotiations.
Comments by Israel Katz come after announcement of interim deal between Washington and Tehran
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Israeli military forces will not withdraw from a vast swathe of territory they have seized in southern Lebanon, the country’s defence minister has said, hours after Donald Trump and officials in Iran announced a new preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran to end hostilities on “all fronts” in the Middle East pending a final settlement in about two months.
Israel Katz’s remarks were the first official Israeli comments after the announcement of the interim deal. Iranian and US officials are to meet on Friday in Geneva for a signature ceremony, diplomatic sources in Pakistan, the principal mediator, said.
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