Shafaq News/ On Friday, the United States emphasized theurgent need for an extension of the ceasefire in Lebanon expressing approval ofthe Israeli military's withdrawal from central regions of the country.
According to US media outlets, White House National SecurityCouncil spokesperson Brian Hughes urged for “a brief, temporary extension ofthe ceasefire,” stressing that it is “critically necessary.”
Earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu'soffice confirmed on Friday that Israeli forces would not withdraw from southernLebanon by the 60-day deadline set in the ceasefire agreement.
A statement from Netanyahu's office said, “Due to theincomplete execution of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the gradualwithdrawal process will extend beyond the 60-day timeframe.”
The statement added that Israel's withdrawal would continuein “full coordination with the US administration.”
The ceasefire agreement, which took effect on November 27,2024, was designed to halt the intense fighting between Hezbollah and theIsraeli military.
It called for full implementation of UN Security CouncilResolution 1701, affirming both Israel and Lebanon's right to self-defensewhile stipulating that Lebanese forces would be the exclusive military presencesouth of the Litani River.
The deal outlined a plan for Israel's phased withdrawal fromsouthern Lebanon within 60 days, alongside resolving border issues along theBlue Line in accordance with UN Resolution 1701.
Since the ceasefire's initiation, however, violations havebeen reported. Israel has continued air and ground attacks across Lebanon undervarious justifications, and has occupied Lebanese border villages it did notcapture during the conflict.
Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry condemned these violations,describing them as a “serious threat” to regional stability and internationalefforts to stabilize the situation.
On December 22, Lebanon lodged a formal complaint with theUN Security Council, documenting 816 Israeli breaches of Lebanese sovereignty,including airstrikes and ground incursions.
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