Lebanon rejects Israel request to keep troops in south till Feb. 28
The ceasefire monitoring committee has been informed that the Israeli army is asking to stay in some points in south Lebanon until February 28, LBCI TV reported on Wednesday.
“The Lebanese side has categorically rejected this request,” LBCI added.
Al-Jadeed television also said that Lebanon has rejected the request, adding that Lebanon has suggested that UNIFIL forces or Lebanese Army and committee monitors deploy in the five points mentioned by Israel.
“The discussions are still ongoing,” Al-Jadeed added.
Source: Naharnet
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