Israel's defense minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire

TEL AVIV, Israel (Reuters) -- ​Israel's military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defense 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.

Under the agreement, Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, which did not participate in the talks, is to stop all attacks on Israel and withdra ...