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Israeli ambassador to U.S. says Israel is 'not going to withdraw from South Lebanon'

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According to NPR, Israel's ambassador to the United States says Israel will not withdraw from South Lebanon, even as the Trump administration announces a diplomatic agreement aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. The Israeli position underscores the complexity of Middle East negotiations, as military operations may continue despite broader diplomatic efforts. Ambassador Michael Leiter outlined Israel's conditions during an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/16/nx-s1-5858937/israels-amba...

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