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Israeli Ambassador Denies Withdrawal from South Lebanon

Updated 2026-06-16 15:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter stated that Israel is not planning to withdraw from South Lebanon, contradicting a recent peace deal with Iran.

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Israeli ambassador to U.S. says Israel is 'not going to withdraw from South Lebanon'

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter about the peace deal the Trump administration says it's made with Iran.

2026-06-16 10:41 UTC