Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon despite US-backed peace framework

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Israel will maintain its military presence in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, despite a US-Lebanon-Israel peace agreement aimed at ending conflict. Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed the security zone commitment while the Lebanese army will gradually take control. Hezbollah has rejected the negotiations, though the US hailed the accord as a significant step toward peace.

Israel will keep troops in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, despite a new trilateral agreement with Lebanon and the US aimed at ending conflict. Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel's commitment to the security zone, while Lebanon's army will gradually take control as non-state armed groups disarm. The US hailed the accord as a crucial first step towards broader peace, though Hezbollah has rejected the negotiations.