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Israel is adamant on keeping a “buffer zone” in Lebanon “as long as is necessary”

Tehran says Lebanon peace is as important as peace in Iran

Officials describe the deployment as “substantial, combat-capable force” intended to support the military in case of further attack

Israel built the installation, which housed special forces and served as a logistical hub for the Israeli air force, with the knowledge of the US

Locals fear economic and cultural impact of troop withdrawal and businesses worry about job losses, declining livelihoods

Pentagon announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops

The procedures will apply to exercises, training, humanitarian assistance, and responses to natural disasters and man-made catastrophes

Alliance relocates several hundred personnel to Europe amid Iran war