Israeli troops partially withdraw in southern Lebanon, villagers return to widespread damage
Israeli forces have withdrawn from border villages in southern Lebanon under a deadline spelled out in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement that ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war, but stayed put in five strategic overlook locations inside Lebanon.
Lebanon presses for full Israeli withdrawal as troops remain in 5 places
Lebanese leaders said they were in contact with the United States and France to press Israel to fully withdraw, branding its continued presence in five places an "occupation" after a ceasefire deadline expired on Tuesday.
Lebanon demands full Israeli troop withdrawal from south
Lebanon has demanded that Israeli forces fully withdraw from its territory in the south as agreed under a ceasefire agreement involving Hezbollah.
Lebanon presses for full Israeli pullout as troops remain in five places
Earlier, Aoun joined the Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament in declaring that any Israeli presence on Lebanese soil constituted an “occupation”. In a statement, they said the Government would ask the UN Security Council to require Israel to leave,
Israel says troops will stay in Lebanon past ceasefire deadline
The Israeli military said it would remain in what it called “five strategic points” in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials have called for Israel’s full withdrawal.
Israel Will Leave Troops in 5 Locations in Lebanon After Tuesday Deadline, Military Spokesperson Says
Israel will keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past a February 18 deadline for them to withdraw, a military spokesperson said on Monday, as Israeli leaders sought to reassure northern residents that they can return home safely.
Israeli troops stay inside south Lebanon after withdrawal deadline
Israeli forces have pulled out from towns and villages in southern Lebanon but remain in five locations along the border in what the Lebanese government describes as a violation of a ceasefire deal. Tuesday marked the end of the deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from the country,
Lebanon demands full Israeli withdrawal from its territory
Lebanon has called on Israel to withdraw all its forces from Lebanese territory, warning that any remaining troop presence would constitute an “occupation”. Tuesday marked the deadline for Israel to withdraw under a US-brokered deal that sought to end its devastating offensive in south Lebanon that began in September following months of cross-border fire between it and Hizbollah.
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