Israel lobbies Trump to delay withdrawal of its troops from Lebanon

Israeli government seeks to keep military positions in southern Lebanon past deadline agreed in ceasefire deal

Israel is seeking the backing of the Trump administration to delay its military withdrawal from southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement stipulating all Israeli troops should leave by Sunday.

The request for a 30-day extension follows claims that Israel would like to keep up to five outposts in southern Lebanon.

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