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Israel seeks to remain in Lebanon past Sunday withdrawal deadline
The Israeli government is seeking to keep military positions in southern Lebanon past a Sunday withdrawal deadline, set in a November ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, the country’s ambassador to the US said on Thursday.
Israel seeks 30-day extension for Lebanon withdrawal amid ceasefire concerns, reports claim
Israel has reportedly asked the US for more time to withdraw from southern Lebanon - only days before the deadline to do so is up. Hezbollah says this is unacceptable, and support for Lebanon from major international players is on display.
Senior Israeli official: 'IDF will not withdraw from all of southern Lebanon by Sunday'
The Security Cabinet will discuss whether the IDF will complete the withdrawal from Lebanese territory by Sunday, the end of the 60 days stipulated by the ceasefire agreement to do so.
Israel sees more to do on Lebanon ceasefire as deadline nears
Israel said on Thursday the terms of a ceasefire with Hezbollah were not being implemented fast enough and there was more work to do, while the Iran-backed group urged pressure to ensure Israeli troops leave south Lebanon by Monday as set out in the deal.
Israel Voices Concerns About Implementation of Ceasefire With Hezbollah Ahead of Withdrawal Deadline
The Israeli government said on Thursday a ceasefire deal with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah was not being implemented fast enough, days before Israel is meant to complete a withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon under the terms of the deal.
Israel said seeking 30 more days to withdraw from Lebanon, citing Hezbollah violations
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Israel, US discussing extending Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Israel’s ambassador to the United States said Thursday the two countries are in talks about extending the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as a deadline in the ceasefire approaches. Michael Herzog said in an interview with Israeli Army Radio that he believed Israel would "reach an understanding" with the Trump administration to extend the necessary time for the Lebanese Army to truly deploy and fulfill its role under the agreement.
Israel, US Discuss IDF Lebanon Pullout
Israeli officials have said Lebanese troops are not deploying fast enough in the areas Israeli troops are supposed to vacate.
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