U.S. calls for "short" Lebanon ceasefire extension as Israel set to breach deadline
The Israeli military will not complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon within the 60-day period set out in the ceasefire deal that ended its war with Hezbollah, the Israeli prime minister's office said Friday.
Lebanon army accuses Israel of 'procrastination' in ceasefire withdrawal
Under the terms of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire that came into effect on November 27, the Lebanese army is to deploy alongside United Nations peacekeepers in the south as the Israeli army withdraws over a 60-day period that ends Sunday.
Israel Appears Poised to Keep Its Troops in Lebanon Beyond Deadline
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel says that Hezbollah hasn’t upheld its promise and that the Lebanese Army isn’t ready to fill the void.
Israel says it won’t withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday deadline
The Israeli government says its military will not withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday’s deadline, in violation of a deadline set in a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
Live briefing: IDF will not withdraw from Lebanon by ceasefire deadline, Israel says
Israel said its forces will remain in southern Lebanon past the 60-day withdrawal deadline set by a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
Middle East live updates: Israel to remain in Lebanon beyond ceasefire deadline
Hamas will release four female soldiers in the a hostage exchange on Saturday. Israel had been expecting the release of a civilian. Israel is checking with Qatar to clarify why the civilian is not being released.
Israel sees more to do on Lebanon ceasefire as deadline nears
JERUSALEM/BEIRUT (Reuters) - 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 Sunday as set out in the deal.
Israel’s forces to remain in Lebanon beyond expiry of 60-day ceasefire deal
Government says Hizbollah has not fully withdrawn so exit by Israeli military will not be complete by Sunday deadline
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