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Israel and Lebanon extend deadline for troop withdrawal to February 18, White House says


Published on 2025-01-27 07:00:45 - MSN
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  • White House said respective governments 'will also begin negotiations for the return of Lebanese prisoners captured after October 7, 2023' The White House said on Sunday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the deadline for Israeli troops to depart southern Lebanon until February 18,

The article from MSN discusses the ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon, focusing on the recent extension of a deadline for troop withdrawal. Originally set to expire, the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon has been extended to February 18, as announced by the White House. This decision comes amidst efforts to de-escalate the situation along the Israel-Lebanon border, where Hezbollah, a powerful Lebanese militia, has been clashing with Israeli troops. The extension aims to provide more time for diplomatic negotiations and to prevent further escalation of conflict. The U.S. has been actively involved in mediating these talks, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the disarmament of non-state actors in Lebanon and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.

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