Lebanon's leadership insists that Israel must adhere to the ceasefire terms established in late January, which require Israeli troops to withdraw and Lebanese forces to take control in southern Lebanon. Amidst accusations that the Lebanese army is slow to deploy adequate troops, Israel intends to maintain its presence in five border locations, heightening concerns over Hezbollah attacks. Lebanon's leaders declared ongoing Israeli occupation and plan to petition the UN Security Council. The UN calls for compliance with Resolution 1701, expressing concerns over delays further violating peace terms established after past conflicts.
The Lebanese army is ready to fulfil all its duties along the border," Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated."
Israel sees Lebanon unable to guarantee security in the border region where it fears that the Lebanese Hezbollah militia could resume its attacks on Israeli residents.
Ongoing Israeli presence an "occupation of Lebanon" and said they would turn to the UN Security Council to "address the Israeli violations and force Israel to withdraw."
"Another delay in this process is not what we hoped would happen, not least because it continues a violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701."
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