Lebanese PM: Diplomatic efforts 'intensified' to secure Israel truce

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has said that "diplomatic contacts have been intensified" to stop Israel's violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah and ensure the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese border towns, Lebanon's National News agency is reporting.

“During these contacts, we stressed the priority of stabilising the situation for the return of the displaced people to their towns and regions, and expanding the army’s deployment in the south,” he said.

“The army command’s announcement of the need to recruit trained soldiers into the army’s combat units falls within the context," he added.