Israel lobbies reluctant Trump to delay Lebanon withdrawal, Hezbollah grows impatient

As Israel looks to delay the full withdrawal of its troops from Lebanon per the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, several Israeli media reports have said that US President Donald Trump is opposed to any such delay.

Under the terms of the ceasefire agreement reached between Hezbollah and Israel, all Israeli troops are supposed to leave Lebanese territory by Sunday. 

Israel's Channel 13 news reported on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has requested that the Trump administration give their blessing to allow Israel to maintain five military outposts in the country after the withdrawal deadline.

Such a move would prolong Israel's presence in parts of southern Lebanon.

However, a report by Israel's Army Radio said that Trump was opposed to this and is expecting Israel to abide by the terms of the ceasefire.

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