Mohammad Raad, head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, said Israel has 60 days to complete its withdrawal from Lebanese territory, urging Lebanese authorities to study the understanding signed between the United States and Iran “carefully and objectively”. In a statement issued on Thursday, Raad made the remarks as Israel continues its military actions and maintains its presence in areas it occupies in southern Lebanon. He noted that the first clause of the agreement signed between Tehran and Washington calls, in part, for the “immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon”. The agreement also includes a commitment to “guarantee Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty” and confirms a “permanent end to the war on all fronts” in its […]]]>
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Hezbollah lawmaker says Israel has 60 days to withdraw from Lebanon
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Hezbollah lawmaker Mohammad Raad has given Israel a 60-day ultimatum to withdraw from Lebanese territory, citing a recent agreement between the US and Iran that guarantees Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The statement comes amid ongoing Israeli military actions in southern Lebanon. Raad urged Lebanese authorities to carefully review the agreement, which calls for a permanent cessation of military operations and an end to the war on all fronts.