Israel, Lebanon

Israel asks US for delay in withdrawal from South Lebanon
Three days before the 60-day ceasefire deadline, Israeli forces remain in position, despite American pressure to withdraw from southern Lebanon
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, US Discuss IDF Lebanon Pullout
Israeli officials have said Lebanese troops are not deploying fast enough in the areas Israeli troops are supposed to vacate.
French president in Lebanon to meet the country's new leaders and discuss ceasefire with Israel
France’s president began a visit to Lebanon Friday, where he will meet the crisis-hit country’s newly elected leaders, as the nation attempts to recover from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war
Israeli cabinet to discuss troops remaining in Lebanon as ceasefire deadline looms
Under the agreement, Israeli troops are scheduled to withdraw from southern Lebanon by January the 26th.
Israel, US discussing extending Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Israel’s ambassador to the United States said Thursday the two countries are in talks about extending the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as a deadline in the ceasefire approaches. Michael Herzog said in an interview with Israeli Army Radio that he believed Israel would "reach an understanding" with the Trump administration to extend the necessary time for the Lebanese Army to truly deploy and fulfill its role under the agreement.
Saudi foreign minister: Lebanon must adopt reforms, adhere to cease-fire with Israel
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday that the oil-rich kingdom stands by Lebanon, but stressed that the war-ravaged, crisis-ridden country needs to adopt necessary reforms.
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Al-Arabiya journalist questioned in Lebanon for interviewing Israeli official
Ekhtiar, who interviewed Israel's Arabic-language military spokesman last year as the Gaza war raged, has divided Lebanese political opinion.
Saudi Arabia is optimistic about Lebanon under reforms, Saudi FM says in Beirut
Saudi Arabia will continue supporting Lebanon and is optimistic about the country's future after a ceasefire brought an end to a war between Israel and the militant Iran-aligned Hezbollah group, the ...
Despite truce, Israel has damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings in Lebanon
The Israeli military also moved into dozens of new positions across southern Lebanon in the first 40 days of the ceasefire.
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Israel in talks with Trump administration to delay IDF exit from Lebanon
Separately, a Channel 13 News report claimed that Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asked the U.S. to green-light a plan that would ...
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% ...
After economic meltdown and war with Israel, Lebanon's new prime minister vows to rebuild
Lebanon’s prime minister-designate has vowed to rebuild the country following years of economic meltdown and a 14-month war ...
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Helping Lebanon or Working for the US and Israel?
Canada is working to further subordinate Lebanon to US and Israeli dictates. And it’s been doing so for some time. Recently ...
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 ...