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Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East

Al Monitor 2026/06/24 18:55

By Alexander Cornwell, Tala Ramadan and Jana Choukeir

TEL AVIV/DUBAI June 24 (Reuters) - Israel's defence minister said on Wednesday Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, highlighting a hurdle to Iran-U.S. peace talks, as the top U.S. diplomat tours the Middle East to win over allies sceptical about a proposed deal.

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