Israel remains in five locations in Lebanon despite withdrawal deadline

Lebanon in turmoil as ceasefire deadline passes, Israel remains over the border

Lebanon was shaken by internal turmoil this week, right as the deadline set for Israel to withdraw from the country expired Tuesday with Israeli forces still over the border. Protests erupt after Iranian flights halted over smuggling concerns Protests organized by Hezbollah erupted across Lebanon on Thursday after the Lebanese government blocked Iranian flights reportedly smuggling in funds for the terrorist group.  Shortly before the shipments …

'Israel' Maintains Occupation of 5 'Strategic Points' in South Lebanon After Withdrawal Deadline Passes

The Israeli army has maintained its occupation of at least five key locations in southern Lebanon after completing the withdrawal of most of its troops from the south early on 18 February. The occupation army has completed its withdrawal from all border villages in south Lebanon, except for five locations where it had announced that it would maintain a presence, the Lebanese news network Al Mayadeen reported on Tuesday, February 18. This withdra…

Israel remains in five locations in Lebanon despite withdrawal deadline

Despite Tuesday's deadline for a full withdrawal, Israel continues to occupy five key high points in southern Lebanon, citing security concerns. Lebanon has condemned the move as an 'occupation' and is seeking international intervention to enforce a complete pullout.