Israel, Lebanon

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 reportedly seeks postponement of withdrawal from Lebanon as ceasefire deadline looms
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.
Israel seeks delay in withdrawal from southern Lebanon
There are concerns in Jerusalem about whether Lebanese forces can uphold their part of the 60-day ceasefire deal.
Israel Sees More to Do on Lebanon Ceasefire as Deadline Nears
Israel and the Lebanese militant group agreed in November to an American- and French-mediated ceasefire, bringing an end to more than a year of fighting. Under the deal, Israeli forces were to withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah forces were to withdraw from southern Lebanon over a 60-day period ending next Monday morning.
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.
Israeli cabinet to discuss troops remaining in Lebanon as ceasefire deadline looms
Under the agreement, Israeli troops are scheduled to withdraw from southern Lebanon by January the 26th.
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.
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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 ...
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A look at destruction in Lebanon from Israeli airstrikes and occupation of border region
On Sunday, the 60-day window to implement the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel will close. As part of the deal, Israeli troops must withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah must disarm in a border zone ...
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Israel lobbies reluctant Trump to delay Lebanon withdrawal, Hezbollah grows impatient
But frustration over Israel's attacks is growing amongst the group's leadership. Ghaleb Abu Zeinab, a senior Hezbollah ...
Report: Hezbollah-Israel war deepens Lebanon's acute food insecurity
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Despite truce, Israel has damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings in Lebanon
The Israeli military also moved into dozens of new positions across southern Lebanon in the first 40 days of the ceasefire.
Top Saudi diplomat to visit Lebanon for first time in 15 years
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister visits Lebanon on Thursday in the first trip to Beirut by Riyadh's top diplomat in 15 years, ...
Saudi foreign minister: Lebanon must adopt reforms, adhere to cease-fire with Israel
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday that the oil-rich kingdom stands by Lebanon, but stressed that the war-ravaged, crisis-ridden country needs to adopt necessary reforms.
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Set to Be Extended Beyond Next Week
The ceasefire agreement that paused the war between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon will likely be extended when ...