The Israeli army will remain in southern Lebanon until the safety of Israel’s northern communities can be assured, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. His comments came amid a renewed debate about Israel’s continued presence in Lebanon after seven Israeli soldiers were killed in the security zone during the past two weeks.
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