Israeli security and military officials denied reports that the Israel Defense Forces have pulled back from parts of Lebanon, saying the military has not received a political order to withdraw. Earlier, a U.S. State Dept official said Israel had with

2026-06-25

Israeli security and military officials denied reports that the Israel Defense Forces have pulled back from parts of Lebanon, saying the military has not received a political order to withdraw. Earlier, a U.S. State Dept official said Israel had withdrawn from parts of the southern buffer zone in Lebanon and described the move as a "goodwill" gesture to the Lebanese government.