Israel Woos Reluctant Trump to Delay Lebanon Withdrawal, Impatient Hezbollah Demands Pullout on Time

Israel has asked the US for an additional 30 days to carry out the withdrawal of its troops from southern Lebanon, according to reports. The move comes only days ahead of the 60-day deadline stipulated in the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah is due to expire.Under the terms of the deal signed on Nov. 27, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) is required to cede all of its positions in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese Armed Forces by Jan. 26. At the same time, Hezbollah is required to retreat north of the Litani River, some 30 kilometers from the border with Israel. The Israeli government has alleged that the deal with the Iran-backed group was not being implemented fast enough. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION2:55 TRUMP UNLIKELY TO AGREE TO EXTENSION?4:04 “FLAGRANT VIOLATION OF DEAL…” HEZBOLLAH HITS OUT6:10 SAUDI FM CONFIDENT OF REFORM UNDER NEW LEBANON LEADERS