According to Yonhap News, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated on June 21 that there are no restrictions on military operations aimed at eliminating threats within Lebanon, both now and in the past.
He added, "Although a ceasefire has recently been announced, the Israeli military will maintain all positions within the southern Lebanese safe zone to defend the northern region. There will be no withdrawal of troops from that area."
This statement coincides with the commencement of compliance negotiations between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, where Iran has indicated that resolving the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel is a top priority.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei stated via social media platform X that the meeting in Switzerland is intended to review the implementation of the ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed on June 18. He noted that the start of formal negotiations for a final agreement depends on the execution of five key provisions, including Articles 1, 4, 5, 10, and 11 of the MOU.
He emphasized, "Without the implementation of these provisions, particularly Article 1, which calls for an end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, it will be impossible to enter the negotiation phase for a final agreement."
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