Senior Israeli officials have indicated their intention to remain in southern Lebanon beyond the 60-day ceasefire due to the slow deployment of the Lebanese army, raising concerns in Washington. Israeli officials have accused the Lebanese army of failing to fulfill its mission, with claims emerging that some army personnel are allegedly tipping off Hezbollah militants ahead of planned searches. Hezbollah has declared that it will act if Israeli forces remain in southern Lebanon past the 60-day period, prompting concerns among Trump's team that any Israeli extension could reignite hostilities. Israeli officials have stressed that American leadership is crucial to ensuring the mechanism's effectiveness, particularly in pressuring the Lebanese army to act decisively against Hezbollah.