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U.S. Envoy Promises Israeli Withdrawal by January 26

1/11/2025

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U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein delivered a hopeful message to Lebanese officials, promising that Israeli forces will completely withdraw from southern Lebanon by January 26. He emphasized the need for the Lebanese army to bolster its presence and readiness to take over, while calling on Hezbollah to surrender its weapons south of the Litani River.

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U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein delivered a hopeful message to Lebanese officials, promising that Israeli forces will completely withdraw from southern Lebanon by January 26. He emphasized the need for the Lebanese army to bolster its presence and readiness to take over, while calling on Hezbollah to surrender its weapons south of the Litani River.