Israeli forces will control “the entire area” from the border to the Litani River, some 20 miles to the north, the defense minister said. He indicated troops would remain after the ground invasion ends.
Israel Signals Plans to Occupy Southern Lebanon After Ground Invasion
Originally reported by New York Times
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