Israel requests to keep troops in Lebanon until Feb. 28, two sources say
Israel has requested to keep its troops in five posts in southern Lebanon until February 28, a Lebanese official and foreign diplomat told Reuters on Wednesday.
Lebanon wants ‘full withdrawal’ of Israeli forces, says Foreign Minister
Lebanon wants a "full, total and unconditional withdrawal" of Israeli forces, Youssef Rajji told The National in his first trip abroad since he was nominated as foreign minister last week. Speaking on the margin of a conference in Paris to support Syria's political transition,
‘Movement prohibited’ – Israeli troops to remain in South Lebanon despite withdrawal deadline
Israeli troops will remain in Southern Lebanon despite an approaching deadline for their withdrawal. Israel Defense Forces, IDF, spokesman, Avichay Adraee, disclosed this on Wednesday. Adraee also warned civilians against returning to the area.
Israel to Keep Five Army Posts in Lebanon, Top Minister Says
Israel will hold onto five strategic high points just inside Lebanon after next Tuesday’s ceasefire deadline requiring it to withdraw all troops, a top Israeli government official says.
Israel seeks another extension for Lebanon withdrawal, source says
Israeli forces had been due to pull out next week but the source told the BBC Israel wanted its military to stay in five positions there for another 10 days, till 28 February. The ceasefire deal that ended 14 months of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah was brokered by the US and France and came into force on 27 November.
Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon: Latest developments
Israel is still pressing to win U.S. approval for retaining five strategic hills in south Lebanon that it deems as strategic for the security of its settlements, something that Lebanon has categorically rejected,
Trump urged to look into US funding of Lebanese army amid accusations of its ties to Hezbollah
Amid a resurgence of Hezbollah activity on Israel’s border there are new calls for the Trump administration to push the ...
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Lebanese army deploy in 3 southern towns after Israeli withdrawal
The Lebanese army deployed in several towns in southern Lebanon on Monday after Israeli military withdrawal from the area.
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Lebanese villagers blocked from returning home as Israeli forces remain in area
Israel pulled its forces from a key Gaza corridor Sunday as part of a fragile ceasefire deal with Hamas. Meanwhile, on Israel’s northern front inside Lebanon, concerns are mounting that its forces ...
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Lebanese find bones and memories of Israeli abuse in Khiam's ruins
When MEE visited on 29 January, a search operation was underway in the ruins of the al-Zahra health clinic in Taybeh.
Fighting between Syria's new army and Lebanese militias rages on border
In a territory that, until recently, had been controlled by Hezbollah and was plagued by arms and drug smuggling, fighters ...
US Has Set 'Red Line' That Hezbollah Not Join Lebanese Govt, Envoy Says
BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States has set a "red line" that Shi'ite armed group Hezbollah should not be a member of ...
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Lebanese speaker rejects Israeli plan to remain in southern Lebanon after withdrawal deadline
Nabi Berri says Israel plans to remain in 5 points in southern Lebanon after Feb. 18 deadline - Anadolu Ajansı ...
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US envoy draws ‘red line’ over Hezbollah’s inclusion in Lebanese govt
On her first official visit to Lebanon, US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus on Friday said the US had ...