Israel says Lebanon troop pullout ‘will continue’ beyond 60-day deadline

Israel announced that the withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon will continue beyond the 60-day period outlined in a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, citing the need for the Lebanese army to fully enforce the deal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated that the process is conditional on Hezbollah withdrawing beyond the Litani River and the deployment of the Lebanese army in the south. The fragile truce, which began in November after a war between Israel and Hezbollah, has seen accusations of violations from both sides, with the UN calling for an end to Israeli military operations and the withdrawal of forces from southern Lebanon.

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