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Lebanon Army Accuses Israel Of 'Procrastination' In Ceasefire Withdrawal

Smoke rises from the site of controlled explosions during demolition activities by the Israeli army in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila (Credit: AFP)

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 in time for a deadline the following day.

Under the terms of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire that came into effect on November 27, the Lebanese army is to deploy alongside United Nations peacekeepers in the south as the Israeli army withdraws over a 60-day period that ends Sunday.

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