Ceasefire Agreement and Withdrawal Terms
The ceasefire agreement, effective from November 27, 2024, mandated 's withdrawal from by January 26, 2025, with retreating north of the and the deploying alongside peacekeepers.
confirmed the delay, citing Lebanon's and Hezbollah's non-compliance with the agreement, despite Hezbollah not being a signatory. The 's withdrawal is now conditional and continues in coordination with the US.
International Response and Security Concerns
The US and France, involved in brokering the ceasefire, are discussing potential extensions to the withdrawal deadline. However, the Trump administration shows less inclination for extension compared to the administration.
Hezbollah warns of considering any Israeli delay beyond the deadline as a breach of sovereignty, necessitating a response from the Lebanese state. Meanwhile, Israel prepares for possible renewed hostilities, citing ongoing discoveries of Hezbollah weapons caches in the region.