The Israeli government has announced that its military will not meet the Sunday deadline for withdrawing from Lebanon, in violation of a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The agreement, which ended months of conflict, required Israel to withdraw all forces from southern Lebanon. However, Israel stated that some forces would remain due to Lebanon's failure to uphold its end of the deal.
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office stated that the withdrawal is contingent on the deployment of the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon. The United States is working on a temporary extension of the ceasefire, as Israel seeks to maintain troops in Lebanon for an additional 30 days.
Hezbollah has warned of consequences if Israeli forces remain beyond the deadline, emphasizing the need for full compliance with the ceasefire terms. The situation in southern Lebanon remains uncertain, with ongoing efforts to monitor the withdrawal process.
Lebanon recently elected Joseph Aoun as president, signaling a shift towards state control of weapons. However, concerns persist among civilians in northern Israel about Hezbollah's proximity to the border in the absence of Israeli forces.
As tensions continue, the region awaits further developments regarding the ceasefire agreement and the presence of military forces in southern Lebanon.
