IDF troops remain in five locations as withdrawal deadline lapses, Lebanon says will consider it 'occupation'

German FM rejects ’permanent occupation’ of Lebanon by Israel

The comments come as Israel continues to occupy five hill in south Lebanon contravening a ceasefire that was signed in November.

IDF troops remain in five locations as withdrawal deadline lapses, Lebanon says will consider it 'occupation'

Middle East: Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) has left southern Lebanese villages but some troops still remain in five locations despite the deadline of the order of their removal from the region expired.

IDF operations in Lebanon and Hezbollah casualty announcements over the past week

Israel conducted several military operations in Lebanon between March 13 and 17, 2025. The operations targeted Hezbollah activity, operatives, and infrastructure. Hezbollah announced the deaths of five of its fighters last week without directly specifying the cause.

After the end of the truce, the situation in the Strip is hot again. Israeli Defense Minister Katz: 'Free all hostages'

The Israeli government has started to encourage returns to the border area with Lebanon, but with the new attacks on the Strip, uncertainty has re-exploded. “Here we see Hezbollah through the window, it's terrible.”