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Israel's defence minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire

Israel's defence minister says military operations in Lebanon will continue despite ceasefire
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Israel's ​military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defence Minister Israel ​Katz said on Thursday, despite the announcement of a new ceasefire. Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday agreed to a new ceasefire following talks mediated by the United States. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

Israel's ​military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defence Minister Israel ​Katz said on Thursday, despite the announcement of a new ceasefire. Israel and Lebanon on Wednesday agreed to a new ceasefire following talks mediated by the United States. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.
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