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Beirut, February 13 (RHC)-- The BBC is reporting that Israel is again attempting to push back its withdrawal from southern Lebanon until at least February 28th.
This comes as the Israeli broadcaster Kan reports Israel has begun building five strategic outposts in the area, in a sign Israel may try to keep a long-term presence in southern Lebanon.
The newly formed Lebanese government has vowed to restore the country’s territorial sovereignty.
[ SOURCE: DEMOCRACY NOW ]