Israel, Lebanon and Troop Withdrawal

Tensions Mount in Lebanon as Deadline Nears for Israeli Withdrawal
The United States has reportedly told Lebanese officials that Israel’s military intends to remain in five strategic points inside Lebanon, but will withdraw from towns it still occupies.
France Proposes Plan to Speed up Israeli Troop Withdrawal From Lebanon, Minister Says
PARIS (Reuters) - France has put together a proposal for United Nations peacekeepers, including French troops, replace Israeli forces at key points to ensure those forces leave Lebanon by a February 18 deadline, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday.
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.
Israel seeks another extension for Lebanon withdrawal, source says
Israel is seeking another extension of the deadline for the withdrawal of its troops from southern Lebanon, a Western diplomatic source says, a request that is likely to raise new concerns in a country with a history of Israeli occupation.
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.
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,

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IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, citing ‘direct threat’ to Israel
Military says fighter jets hit terror group's weapons storage sites and rocket launchers, operated in 'blatant violation' of ...
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A Better Lebanon Is Possible
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TN Lottery jackpot winner reported in Lebanon
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Lebanon planning board to review designs for Lilly’s $4.5B foundry at LEAP District
The 200-acre Lilly Medicine Foundry is expected to add 400 full-time jobs for highly skilled workers, including engineers, ...
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How could Lebanon lower its inflation rate?
Reducing inflation in Lebanon requires urgent and decisive economic reforms. One proposal is the establishment of a currency ...