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Israel to withdraw from two areas in Lebanon under newly signed agreement
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 26, 2026
· 3 min read
By Oren Liebermann, Sean Lyngaas, and Charbel Mallo, CNN
(CNN) — Israel will withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon, transferring the sites to the Lebanese military, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under a newly signed agreement after four days of talks in Washington.
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Key takeaway As the agreement was signed, Lebanon’s Ambassador to the US, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, said the agreement would be the “first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Why this matters in The El Paso
For El Paso residents with family ties to the Middle East, the newly signed agreement between Israel and Lebanon may bring a sense of cautious optimism. The withdrawal of Israeli forces from two areas in southern Lebanon could have implications for local families with roots in the region. El Paso's diverse community, with its strong military presence and international connections, may be watching this development closely. As the city's own experiences with border issues and international relations are well-documented, the progress toward a broader peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon may resonate with locals who understand the complexities of territorial disputes. The involvement of the US in brokering this deal may also be of interest to El Pasoans, given the city's proximity to the US-Mexico border and its history of diplomatic efforts in the region.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Oren Liebermann, Sean Lyngaas, and Charbel Mallo, CNN
(CNN) — Israel will withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon, transferring the sites to the Lebanese military, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under a newly signed agreement after four days of talks in Washington.
The...
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