Israel: We are not leaving Lebanon on Sunday
According to the ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces are to have left Lebanon by Sunday at the latest. It will not happen, Israel announces, placing the responsibility on the Lebanese government.
WorldAccording to the ceasefire agreement, Israeli forces are to have left Lebanon by Sunday at the latest. It will not happen, Israel announces, placing the responsibility on the Lebanese government.
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