Israeli officials have stated they will not withdraw forces from positions north of Lebanon's Litani River until Hezbollah fully vacates the area south of the river and ceases attacks, consistent with the terms of the June 2026 U.S.-facilitated ceasefire framework that both sides initially discussed but which Hezbollah later rejected in key aspects. Ground operations that crossed the Litani in May, including seizures near Beaufort Castle and Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, established an expanded buffer zone amid ongoing violations and rocket fire. Traders assess withdrawal timelines against diplomatic pressure for implementation of UN Resolution 1701-style arrangements, Lebanese army deployment south of the river, and any escalation signals from Hezbollah or Iranian proxies that could delay or prevent near-term pullback.