Breaking: Netanyahu Makes Urgent Appeal to Trump Over Lebanon Withdrawal

This development comes just days before Israel is scheduled to complete its withdrawal from the region, as part of a deadline set for Sunday.

According to recent reports, Israel has asked the United States for an extension beyond the 60-day trial period, which was originally set to end this coming Sunday. This request highlights ongoing concerns within the Israeli government, particularly within the IDF, as the deadline for withdrawal rapidly approaches.

The IDF is currently preparing to execute the withdrawal, but a final decision remains pending from the Israeli political leadership. A crucial meeting will take place tomorrow, involving Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz, to discuss the next steps in the withdrawal process. Sources indicate that the political echelon is grappling with how to proceed in light of mounting pressure from the United States.

The U.S. government has been exerting significant pressure on Israel to proceed with the planned withdrawal, despite concerns raised by senior Israeli security officials. Some have criticized the pace of the Lebanese Army’s deployment south of the Litani River, with some officials pointing out that “time is not sacred” in the current circumstances. Israeli security experts have voiced doubts about whether the Lebanese Army is adequately prepared to take full control of the region.

On the ground, most of the operations in southern Lebanon are nearing completion. However, the IDF remains in a holding pattern, awaiting a final decision from Israel’s political leadership. Sources suggest that a decision is expected by tomorrow evening, as the government continues to deliberate on the timing and conditions of the withdrawal.

This situation remains fluid, and the outcome of tomorrow's discussions will likely have significant implications for both Israel’s military strategy and its relationship with the United States.