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Safe zones for pilots have commenced in southern Lebanon under an agreement with Israel.
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'Pilot zones' launched under Israel-Lebanon deal

Initial steps to implement a security arrangement agreed by Israel and Lebanon have begun in several locations in southern Lebanon.

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