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

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.