The Israel Defense Force chief of staff rejected suggestions that Israel beat a hasty and disorderly retreat from Lebanon in the face of the disintegration of the South Lebanon Army. Lt. Gen. Shaul Mofaz said IDF commanders had been prepared to carry out the withdrawal at a moment’s notice and under a variety of scenarios.
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