Israel's defence minister states that Israel will maintain military operations in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire being in place, and that Lebanese civilians displaced by Israeli operations will not be permitted to return in the near term.

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JERUSALEM, June 4 - Israel will continue its operations on the ground in southern Lebanon for the time being and Lebanese residents forced from their homes by Israel would not be able to return, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday.

Israel to continue operations in Lebanon for now despite ceasefire, defence minister says