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Russia says Israel must 'immediately' withdraw troops from Lebanon

On Tuesday, Russia called for Israel to "immediately" withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon following Israel's initiation of what it described as "limited" raids against Hezbollah militants. The Russian foreign ministry condemned the attack, urging Israel to cease hostilities and pursue peaceful solutions to the Middle East conflict.

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Published October 01,2024
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Russia urged Israel to "immediately" pull its troops out of southern Lebanon on Tuesday, after the Israeli military began what it called "limited" raids against Hezbollah in the area.

"Russia strongly condemns the attack on Lebanon and calls on the Israeli authorities to immediately cease hostilities, withdraw their troops from Lebanese territory and engage in a real search for peaceful ways to resolve the Middle East conflict," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.