Netanyahu: Iran tried to force us out of Lebanon but that won't happen

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that Iran has "tried to force" Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, but stressed that such a move "will not happen."

He was referring to Iran's negotiations with the United States and its attempt to make withdrawal from Lebanon part of the deal.

"As long as Hezbollah remains armed and threatening the north, Israel will remain in southern Lebanon," Netanyahu added.

“We have created a wide buffer zone along the entire northern border. We will remain and restore security to the north,” he said.

Netanyahu also said that Israel is also committed to doing "everything" possible to reach a peace agreement with Lebanon.