Israel says troops will stay in Lebanon Syria and Gaza
Israel’s defence minister has said Israeli forces will remain in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza for an indefinite period. Israel Katz said the army would stay in these areas to protect Israeli communities from what he described as hostile groups. He added that Israel has no plan to withdraw from the zones at this time. Katz made the remarks at an event held in memory of Israeli soldiers who died during the 2006 war in Lebanon. The statement comes as tensions remain high across the region, with Israeli forces continuing operations in several areas.