Israel delays withdrawal from two southern Lebanon villages, report says

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Israel delayed its planned withdrawal from two villages in southern Lebanon pending agreement on a US oversight mechanism. The withdrawal requires clear criteria that the Lebanese army acts immediately against Hezbollah fighters.

Israel delays withdrawal from two southern Lebanon villages, report says Israeli officials say the planned withdrawal of Israeli forces from two villages in southern Lebanon will be delayed pending agreement on a US oversight mechanism, Israel's public broadcaster Kan News reports. "There are currently no timelines. The withdrawal will take place but it must be done properly," Israeli security officials told Kan News. They said the pullback would only proceed once clear criteria are set requiring the Lebanese army to act immediately against Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure.