Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon; at least 20 dead in clashes

Israeli airstrikes overnight in southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people, according to Lebanese media reports. Hezbollah also reported clashes with Israel, stating four Israeli soldiers died. These attacks are the deadliest in Lebanon since the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war in the Middle East, which includes conflicts in Lebanon.

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the enemy committed several massacres

Lebanese media reported three fatalities in the south on Thursday. The Israeli military confirmed it struck Hezbollah "terrorists and infrastructure" in southern Lebanon overnight and early morning, citing multiple ceasefire violations by the group. Hezbollah stated its fighters targeted and destroyed three Israeli tanks with guided missiles.

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terrorists and infrastructure

Despite the escalating violence, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated on Thursday that Israel will not withdraw its soldiers from southern Lebanon in the foreseeable future. He stated that Israel will not leave the "security zone" it established as a buffer between Hezbollah and Israeli communities in the north as long as security needs necessitate a military presence.

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security zone