# Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria

https://mins.news/en/item/20602

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-12 20:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/12/israel-vows-to-keep-troops-in-lebanon-gaza-and-syria?traffic_source=rss

> Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israeli forces will remain deployed in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria. Katz states that Israel will withdraw its troops “under no circumstances.” The declaration presents the continued military presence as a firm commitment across all three locations. No timetable for a withdrawal is given.

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