Israeli liberal-centre, US-Israel friction angle

The Times of Israel reports that Netanyahu's vow to maintain IDF presence in Lebanon is directly complicating US-Iran talks, as Washington seeks Israeli flexibility on Lebanon withdrawal as part of the broader Iran ceasefire road map. Notes that Katz explicitly said Israel would not withdraw 'even if there is an American demand to do so.'

“Netanyahu vows to maintain IDF presence in Lebanon even as the issue rocks US-Iran talks, with Katz saying Israel will not withdraw 'even if there is an American demand to do so.'”