Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defence minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces will remain in parts of southern Lebanon, Syria and Gaza for as long as the government considers necessary, reaffirming Israel's intention to maintain its military presence in those areas.

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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said "we must remain in the security zone in Lebanon, in Syria and in Gaza, and not for a limited time, in order to defend our residents and…