Israel has warned on Sunday that its ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah could collapse if the Iran-backed group does not withdraw beyond the Litani River, one of the key stipulations of the truce.

A senior Israeli leader has warned that the country’s ceasefire with Hezbollah could collapse if the U.S.-designated terrorist group does not abide by the conditions of the deal. Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Israel is “interested” in the complete implementation of the deal,

Israeli troops withdrew from the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura on Monday, amid growing accusations from both sides of major violations of the Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire.

Hezbollah, which was severely diminished during nearly 14 months of war, has threatened to resume fighting if Israel does not withdraw its forces.

Israel, with backing from the United States, is reportedly working to extend the 60-day ceasefire agreed with the Lebanese Hezbollah militia at the end of November, according to a media report. The move aims to prevent the ceasefire,

The cease-fire agreement, signed on Nov 27 by Israel and Lebanon, mandates Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah to end its armed presence there, within 60 days. However, both parties have since accused each other of violating the truce.

Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz has accused Hezbollah of failing to comply with the terms of a ceasefire agreement that took effect on November 27, following two months of intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire that was agreed on 27 November is likely to hold, analysts say, despite repeated violations.View on euronews