Israel releases new occupation map of Lebanon despite Trump’s Iran deal recognizing sovereignty

Published June 18, 2026 12:06pm ET | Updated June 18, 2026 12:06pm ET



Israel on Thursday said it would continue military operations in Lebanon, despite the agreement between the United States and Iran that pledged to terminate the conflict.

Israel released a new map of its footprint in Lebanon, showing it has slightly expanded its “security zone” in the country by a few miles. Israel’s military said that “IDF soldiers will continue to remove threats and strengthen the defense of Israel’s northern residents,” in a statement. 

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