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Israeli and Lebanese officials deny US claim of partial IDF withdrawal from southern Lebanon
The Times of Israel··26 Jun
The Times of Israel reported a State Department official told Reuters Israel pulled back as goodwill gesture but security sources said no political order to withdraw has been issued amid Washington talks this week.
Prism
What It Means For You
- West Asia ceasefire terms remain contested by all parties.
- Lebanon stability affects broader regional oil and security.
- US-Iran MOU linked Lebanon halt was against Israel's wishes.
What's Happening
- US claimed Israel withdrew from part of buffer zone.
- Israel and Lebanon both denied any pullback occurred.
- Direct Israel-Lebanon talks continue in Washington.
Conflict Status
- Iran insists on immediate full IDF withdrawal.
- Hezbollah infrastructure demolitions were postponed.
- Pilot zone handover proposal remains unresolved.
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