Smotrich: IDF will remain in Lebanon for years, won’t withdraw even if US demands it

<p>Minister says troops to stay until Hezbollah disarms and even after that, says PM agrees; Iranian and American teams are in Switzerland ahead of talks today on reaching final deal</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-june-21-2026/">Smotrich: IDF will remain in Lebanon for years, won’t withdraw even if US demands it</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/F260615YS116-1024x640.jpg" title="Smotrich: IDF will remain in Lebanon for years, won’t withdraw even if US demands it" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>