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Trump Pressures Israel for Lebanon Withdrawal by Sunday as 60-Day Ceasefire Deadline Nears

Jan 23, 2025, 03:12 PM

The Trump administration is pressing Israel to complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by Sunday, in line with a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. This comes as the 60-day period stipulated in the truce is nearing its end. Meanwhile, the Biden administration had considered granting Israel an additional 30 days beyond the agreed 60-day withdrawal period. Hezbollah has issued statements emphasizing the necessity of Israel's full and complete withdrawal from Lebanese territory by the deadline, warning that any violation of the agreement would be unacceptable and could lead to further action. Israel has reportedly requested an extension of the withdrawal deadline from the United States. Hezbollah also called on everyone, especially the political authority in Lebanon, to pressure countries overseeing the ceasefire agreement to ensure Israel's full withdrawal by the end of the 60-day period, despite numerous reported violations by Hezbollah.