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Israeli army prepares for prolonged occupation in Lebanon despite US-Iran peace pact — report

The Israeli army has prepared for a prolonged invasion in Lebanon despite a US-Iran agreement that ended the war across multiple fronts, Israeli media reported.

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 Israeli 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 in Switzerland on Friday.

According to the report, Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon remain ongoing despite the ceasefire.

Demands for total withdrawal

The report came hours after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran included commitments to halt military escalation across the region, including Lebanon.