Israel releases new occupation map of Lebanon despite Iran deal
Israel on Thursday said it would continue military operations in Lebanon, despite the agreement between the United States and Iran that pledged to terminate the conflict.
TL;DR
- Israel will continue military operations in Lebanon and has expanded its security zone.
- This defiance comes despite a US-Iran agreement aiming to terminate the conflict and ensure Lebanon's territorial integrity.
- The conflict stems from a joint US-Israeli war on Iran, leading to retaliatory strikes from Iran and Hezbollah.
- Israel launched strikes in Lebanon, including Beirut, in response to Hezbollah's rocket fire.
- Iran has threatened to withdraw from the peace deal if Israel's operations continue.
- The US urges Israel to reduce military activity, fearing it could jeopardize the deal with Iran.
- Israel rejects US demands to withdraw, calling the position 'a resounding slap in the face'.
- The US President suggested Syria should combat Hezbollah instead of Israel.