Lebanon army accuses Israel of 'procrastination' in ceasefire withdrawal
The Lebanese army announced on Saturday that it is prepared to deploy its forces in the country's south, accusing Israel of delaying its withdrawal under a 60-day ceasefire agreement with a Sunday deadline.
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 11:52 | 25 January 2025
The Lebanese army on Saturday said it was ready to deploy its forces in the country's south, accusing Israel of "procrastination" in its withdrawal under a 60-day ceasefire deal with a Sunday deadline.
"There has been a delay at a number of stages as a result of the procrastination in the withdrawal from the Israeli enemy's side," the army said in a statement, confirming it was "ready to continue its deployment as soon as the Israeli enemy withdraws".