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Evening Standard
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Josh Salisbury

Lebanon says 22 protesters killed by Israeli forces after withdrawal deadline missed

A man carries an injured person in Burj al-Muluk, near the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila - (Reuters)

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal on Sunday, killing at least 22, Lebanese health officials said.

Under a deal reached between Israel and Hezbollah in November, Israeli forces were due to withdraw from southern Lebanon within 90 days.

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