Israeli military circles could not confirm Tuesday reports by Lebanese Falangists that Palestine Liberation Organization units have moved toward Kabatiyeh and Tyre south of the Litani River near the Israeli border. It was noted that the Falangists have several times in the past issued reports about movements of Palestinian units which could not be confirmed.
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