Israel National News reports: “Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem announced on Monday that the group would not tolerate any justification for delaying the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon, Reuters reported.

‘What comes after the period given for Israel’s withdrawal? Israel has to withdraw because the 60 days are over. We do not accept any justification to extend for one moment or one day,’ Qassem said in a televised address.

His comments come a day after the White House announced that the arrangement between Lebanon and Israel, monitored by the United States, will continue to be in effect until February 18, 2025.

‘The Government of Lebanon, the Government of Israel, and the Government of the United States will also begin negotiations for the return of Lebanese prisoners captured after October 7, 2023,’ added an official White House statement…”