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Israel's Leaders Reject Withdrawal from Occupied Territories Amid U.S.-Iran Agreement

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In response to a recent U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, Israeli officials, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Defense Minister Israel Katz, affirmed that Israel will not withdraw from territories it has seized. Ben-Gvir emphasized Israel's independence, stating that the nation will not relinquish any areas cleared of terrorist threats. Katz reinforced this stance, outlining a policy that ensures the Israel Defense Forces will maintain a presence in security zones across Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza indefinitely, with plans to eliminate all terrorist infrastructure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to provide his perspective on the matter.

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