Israel's Defense Minister stated that military operations in Lebanon will continue despite a newly agreed-upon ceasefire. The ceasefire was brokered by the United States following talks between Israel and Lebanon.

Israel's ​military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defence Minister Israel ​Katz said on Thursday, despite the announcement of a new ceasefire. Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday agreed to a new ceasefire following talks mediated by the United States. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.