Israel, Lebanon and Ceasefire

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.
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 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-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 it expires next week, according to several people familiar with the matter.
Israel and Hezbollah likely to extend ceasefire agreement
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon is expected to be extended when it comes up for renewal next week. according to Bloomberg.
Israel-Hezbollah Truce 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 ...
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding steady. Does Trump deserve credit?
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have publicly claimed credit for pushing the agreement over the line.
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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
The escalation of Hezbollah-Israel war in late 2024, which led to widespread destruction and large displacement, has left 30% ...
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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 ...
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.
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire holds as Israel cracks down in the West Bank
Israeli forces have killed two Palestinian militants who carried out a deadly attack on a bus in the West Bank earlier this ...
With Hezbollah Battered, Natural Gas Gives Lebanon A Chance
A key opportunity lies in Mediterranean natural gas deposits, which could provide economic relief and energy security for ...
Israel central bank chief says 1-2 rate cuts possible in 2025 if inflation cooperates
The Bank of Israel could reduce short-term interest rates one or two times in the second half of 2025 as long as inflation ...
IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most of dead were civilians
Julia Ramadan was terrified - the war between Israel and Hezbollah was escalating and she'd had a nightmare that her family ...