Israeli-Lebanese Ceasefire Wavers as Geopolitical Tensions Persist

Delays in troop withdrawals, unresolved agreements, and humanitarian concerns heighten uncertainty in the region.

Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon, initially scheduled for today, has been delayed, citing Lebanon's incomplete implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
The ceasefire required Hezbollah's retreat behind the Litani River and the Lebanese Army's control of the area, but both conditions remain unmet, with Hezbollah still present in the region.
The U.S. and Israel are pushing for an extension of the ceasefire timeline, while Lebanon calls on international allies to pressure Israel for compliance.
Four Israeli soldiers held captive by Hamas since October 2023 have been released; in exchange, Israel has freed 200 Palestinian prisoners, including individuals with significant charges.
Humanitarian aid flows into Gaza have slowed, with fewer trucks delivering essential supplies than stipulated under the ceasefire agreement, raising concerns about worsening conditions for civilians.