Lebanese president rejects claims of delayed Israeli withdrawal

Lebanese President Michel Aoun’s office dismissed reports that Lebanon had agreed to postpone Israel’s withdrawal from its territory beyond the scheduled date.

The statement came in response to a report by Saudi news channel Al-Hadath, which said that Lebanon had consented to an extension until after Eid al-Fitr, ending on 2 April.

Israel has repeatedly failed to meet its withdrawal deadlines, raising concerns that it intends to maintain its military presence in violation of previous agreements.