Hezbollah retains military and political power in Lebanon, hindering the return of Israeli inhabitants to the border region. The US has set a 'red line' against Hezbollah's inclusion in Lebanon's new government, but Lebanon's prime minister included representatives from Hezbollah and its ally in the cabinet. Israel requested an extension to the withdrawal deadline, which was granted by the supervisory committee overseeing the ceasefire agreement. France proposed UN peacekeepers replacing Israeli forces to ensure a complete withdrawal. Hezbollah is demanding a return to its control over Beirut's airport and is in need of Iranian weapons. The dispersed Israeli inhabitants of the border region are still unable to return home, with many reluctant to do so due to fears of renewed violence.
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