Israel Says It Will Stay in Lebanon Until Hezbollah Disarmed

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will remain in its security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, and that Israel does not need approval from any party, including the United States, to stay. His remarks followed comments by Donald Trump, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said Israel would stay in southern Lebanon while the war in Iran continues. A US official said IDF troops would withdraw from pilot zones in Lebanon in the coming days, amid concerns about further escalation. Amnesty International called for investigations into Israeli attacks on Lebanon as possible war crimes.