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Thursday, January 23, 2025
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Trump administration unwilling to grant extension for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, wants it done by Sunday — report
The Trump administration expects the IDF to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by Sunday, per the terms of the ceasefire agreement with the Hezbollah terror group, Army Radio reports.
The position of the new administration under US President Donald Trump, Army Radio says, differs from that of the Biden administration, which was said to be considering granting Israel an additional 30 days beyond the 60-day withdrawal period stipulated in the truce agreement.
Outgoing Israeli ambassador to the US Michael Herzog confirms to the radio network that Jerusalem is in talks with the US on the matter, and believes that they will “reach an understanding” and be granted the extension.
