Lebanon PM says army to reinforce south after ceasefire

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the army would reinforce the country's south while urging Israel to withdraw and respect a ceasefire that came into force on Wednesday.

He said his cabinet had decided to strengthen the deployment of the army and security forces in the South Litani region, in their first meeting following the ceasefire.

The deal that halted 13 months of conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah movement is largely based on the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.