Israel: No retreat from Lebanon until Hezbollah disarmed

An Israeli official stated that Israeli forces will not withdraw from southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, while talks mediated by the United States are ongoing regarding the transfer of some occupied territories to the Lebanese army and the creation of a buffer zone to protect northern Israel from attacks by Hezbollah. Despite Israeli statements about a tangible step towards withdrawal, officials from both countries deny any plans to pull back their troops, and Israeli airstrikes have continued, resulting in the death of three people in southern Lebanon.