Netanyahu rules out Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli troops will not withdraw from southern Lebanon, maintaining the security zone established to protect northern Israeli communities from Hezbollah threats. The situation remains tense between Israel and Lebanon over this military presence.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday ruled out a withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon for the foreseeable future. In a speech, Netanyahu described the “security zone” established by the Israeli military as a barrier between the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon and civilians and communities in northern Israel. Israel would not withdraw as long as its security needs required a military presence there, he said. The Lebanese government, however, considers the area...