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July 9, 2026
Israeli Ambassador Confirms Plans for Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon
- Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter confirmed Israel's commitment to withdraw from southern Lebanon under the U.S.-brokered agreement, contingent on the dismantling of Hezbollah.
- Discussions regarding the pilot zones are ongoing, with preparations underway for possible withdrawals in the coming weeks.
- Leiter emphasized that if Hezbollah remains active, Israel will maintain its security presence.
2 Sources
- The Latest: After weeks on hold, deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing, says US officialJul 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM · Independent
- Transcript: Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026Jul 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM · CBS News