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Israeli Defense Minister Rejects Trump's Suggestion to Withdraw from Syria, Lebanon

Defense Minister Israel Katz responded to President Trump's remarks suggesting Israeli withdrawal from southern Syria and Lebanon, emphasizing Israel's determination to remain in security zones to protect border communities. In a call with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Katz stated Israel's commitment to defending against jihadist threats in Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, citing lessons from October 7. Katz told Hegseth that Israel has never asked the US to act in its place along its borders and intends to continue protecting Israeli citizens against any threat.


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