Here’s the situation: Israel and Hezbollah struck a deal to pull out from southern Lebanon, but things aren’t going as planned. Israel claims Hezbollah hasn’t held up its end of the bargain, and the Lebanese Army isn’t ready to take control. So, it looks like Israeli troops might stick around longer than expected.

Back in November, both sides agreed to a truce. The deal was simple: Israeli forces would leave Lebanon within 60 days, and Hezbollah would step back, letting the Lebanese Army take charge. But with the deadline just around the corner, Israel is signaling it might not fully withdraw. The Prime Minister’s office said the timeline is flexible and that the pullout depends on the Lebanese Army being fully in control.

While Israel hasn’t outright confirmed its troops will stay past Sunday, leaders have hinted as much to American and French mediators. They’re worried Hezbollah remains active in the area, and they don’t trust the Lebanese Army to keep things stable.

Hezbollah, on the other hand, isn’t staying quiet. The group has warned that any breach of the agreement would be seen as a violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and could lead to a new era of occupation.

For now, the situation remains tense, with no clear resolution in sight. It’s a waiting game to see whether Israel will follow through on its withdrawal or extend its presence in southern Lebanon. Stay tuned for updates.