Israel in talks with US over continuing its Lebanon troop deployment, officials say (opens original article in a new tab)

Israel is in talks with the U.S. to continue its troop deployment in southern Lebanon, as tensions persist following its military actions against Hezbollah.

• Israel is negotiating with the U.S. to continue its troop deployment in southern Lebanon.
• The U.S. and Iran signed an interim pact emphasizing Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
• Israel describes seized territories as 'buffer zones' and refuses to withdraw from them.