Israel Will Keep Occupying Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

Israel has announced a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon but will not withdraw military forces from southern Lebanon, citing the creation of a security buffer zone. The ceasefire follows over 1.2 million displacements and 2,000 deaths in Lebanon since March 2026, with Israeli officials openly stating their intent to maintain control up to the Litani River, a policy rooted in historical Israeli expansionist goals.