Hezbollah accuses Israel of breaching their ceasefire agreement by maintaining troops in Lebanon beyond the deadline. Israel justifies this action by citing the necessity of ensuring safety for its citizens displaced by earlier conflict. Israeli military officials claim their actions are temporary and approved by a US-led monitoring body, while Lebanese President Aoun calls for respect of the truce. The ongoing tensions underline the fragile nature of the ceasefire, initiated in November, where originally both sides were supposed to withdraw forces and replace them with peacekeepers.
Hezbollah's accusations highlight the fragility of the ceasefire with Israel, which has retained troops in strategic locations in Lebanon despite the agreement.
Israeli military spokesperson emphasized the necessity of troop retention for civilian safety, while the Israeli Defence Minister reaffirmed commitment to gradual withdrawal.
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