Israeli Channel 14 reported that "Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon for now due to the Lebanese army's failure to fulfill its commitments."
It added, "The Israeli army is prepared for any scenario and will respond harshly and immediately to any breaches by Hezbollah," noting that "the Security Cabinet clarified that the Israeli army will maintain its current deployment in southern Lebanon."
Israeli media also indicated that "Israel is requesting to delay its army's withdrawal from Lebanon by an additional month and to extend the ceasefire agreement."
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