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Why Is Israel Refusing To Leave Territory Seized In Lebanon

According to reports, the interim agreement brokered with the help of Pakistan and Qatar aims to end military operations

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A newly announced memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran is facing early uncertainty after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces would remain indefinitely in territories seized in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.

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According to reports, the interim agreement brokered with the help of Pakistan and Qatar aims to end military operations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for broader negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the deal could be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday.

However, Katz’s comments raised questions about implementation. The report said Iran has linked the agreement to an end to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Katz also warned that Israel would respond with force if Iran retaliates against Israeli operations.

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President Donald Trump welcomed the agreement and said the U.S. would remove its naval blockade once the deal is finalized. Iranian officials confirmed progress but stressed that implementation will begin only after the formal signing.

The proposed framework also includes a 60-day period for negotiations on Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and other unresolved nuclear issues.

Republican lawmakers, including Sen. Lindsey Graham, have expressed concern over differing interpretations of the agreement by Washington and Tehran.

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