Israeli army signals longer stay in Lebanon despite US-Iran agreement

Published June 17, 2026 Updated June 17, 2026 11:09am

The Israeli army is preparing for a prolonged presence in Lebanon despite a US-Iran agreement that ended the war across multiple fronts, according to Anadolu

The army is “ready to remain in Lebanon for a long period” if instructed to do so by Israel’s political leadership, Israel’s public broadcaster KAN reported, citing unnamed security sources.

The sources added that the army is prepared for “all scenarios in Lebanon,” even as Washington and Tehran move toward signing the agreement on Friday in Switzerland.

According to the report, Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon remain ongoing alongside gunfire toward northern Israel.

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