Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will not withdraw from Lebanese territory, despite a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, according to Monday's report by Ynet citing sources.

Consensus

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed President Donald Trump about Israel's decision not to withdraw troops from Lebanon
• Israel will not withdraw its forces from Lebanon despite a U.S.-Iran agreement on ceasefire
• Israel intends to continue operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
• The U.S.-Iran agreement includes a ceasefire in Lebanon

Points of divergence

• Netanyahu received full support from the Israeli cabinet on the issue of Lebanon — interfax
• Israel considers the U.S.-Iran agreement as not binding on its actions in Lebanon — vedomosti