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Israel Defense Minister Declares Indefinite Military Presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza

Aug 12, 2026 02:21 PM CT Middle East Israel, IDF, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, Occupation, Defense Policy, Israel Katz

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has stated that the IDF will not withdraw from occupied territories in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza under any circumstances. This declaration signals a significant shift from temporary security operations to a long-term occupation strategy, directly impacting the conflict trajectory with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iranian-backed forces in Syria.

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Defence minister says Israeli military indefinitely remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza Israeli military “under no circumstances” will withdraw from land it occupies in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, Israel’s i24 news reported the defence minister saying. The report said Israel Katz made the stateme...

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Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the military will indefinitely remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, refusing to withdraw from occupied lands.

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