Lebanon, 2-13-25

For today, links to three reports: from Reuters and the Cradle; others are accessible by clicking on their names below. (GAZA, WEST BANK and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE, HERE and HERE. LEBANON 2-12-25 entry is HERE.) — MCM

   

FROM FEB. 12  Israel has U.S. backing to stay in Lebanon beyond truce deadline, Israeli TV says. From Reuters. Israel’s public broadcaster said on Wednesday the U.S. had authorised a “long term” Israeli troop presence in southern Lebanon, after sources told Reuters Israel had sought an extension to a Feb. 18 deadline to withdraw its forces. READ MORE . . .  Click HERE for Feb. 12 report from the Cradle.

   

FROM FEB. 12  Israel calls up reservists as fears for fragile Gaza ceasefire rise, by James Mackenzie, Jana Choukeir and Maha El Dahan | Reuters  Israel’s military has called up reservists in preparation for a possible resumption of fighting in Gaza if Hamas fails to meet a Saturday deadline to release more Israeli hostages and a nearly month-old ceasefire breaks down. READ MORE . . .