Saar says Israeli military will 'temporarily' remain in five strategic points in southern Lebanon

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(18 Feb 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Jerusalem - 18 February 2025 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Gideon Saar, Israeli Foreign Minister: “We will begin negotiations on the second phase of the hostage deal. Israel is committed to our goal to ensure the release of all our hostages. We also committed to all the objectives of the war as were decided by the security cabinet.” ++WHITE FLASH++ 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Gideon Saar, Israeli Foreign Minister: “With regards to Lebanon - as part of the