Prime Minister Netanyahu Says the Israeli Army Will Remain in Southern Lebanon 'So Long as Security Needs Require It,' as President Aoun Tells Negotiators Heading to Washington That Beirut 'Will Not Accept Any Arrangement That Does Not Ensure Full Sovereignty and a Complete Withdrawal'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's commitment to retaining occupied Lebanese and Syrian territories, despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement.

Officials tell Reuters that Israel is negotiating with Washington to maintain its military presence south of Lebanon’s Litani River, despite an interim U.S.-Iran pact calling for…