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

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu has reaffirmed that troops will remain in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, despite a new peace framework backed by the US aiming to end the conflict. This commitment comes as Lebanon's army is set to gradually take over control as non-state armed groups disarm. While the US sees the agreement as a significant step towards broader peace, Hezbollah has outright rejected the negotiations. This stance by Netanyahu indicates Israel's ongoing security concerns and the complexities of achieving lasting peace in the region.