Israel said its forces would remain in southern Lebanon past the 60-day withdrawal deadline set by a ceasefire agreement with ...

But Israeli officials have argued that the IDF will not withdraw its forces, because stipulations under the deal, including the removal of Hezbollah ... spokesperson Brian Hughes told the outlet.

“All parties share the goal of ensuring Hezbollah does not have the ability to threaten the Lebanese people or their neighbors,” Hughes said. He said the U.S. is “pleased that the IDF has ...