Middle East crisis live: Israeli forces to remain in Lebanon after Tuesday withdrawal deadline, says IDF

Military spokesperson says IDF will remain in five ‘strategic points’ after tomorrow’s withdrawal deadline
Reuters has seen a document that sets out the EU’s plan to tell Israel next week in talks in Brussels that Palestinian people displaced from Gaza should be “ensured a safe and dignified return to their homes in the territory.
The bloc is to outline its position to Israeli officials in talks on 24 February as part of the EU-Israel Association Council, the first such session since 2022.
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