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.
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,
Displaced Lebanese return home as Israel withdraws most troops
As displaced Lebanese begin to return to their homes on the country's southern border following November’s truce between Hezbollah and Israel, Lebanon says it will consider any remaining Israeli presence on its land beyond Tuesday’s withdrawal deadline an occupation.
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.
As Deadline for Withdrawal Passes, Israel Remains in Parts of Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces pulled out of populated areas in southern Lebanon, but retained control over strategic border points as a deadline lapsed for both Israel and Hezbollah to leave the region.
Israel to keep some troops in Lebanon as withdrawal deadline passes
The deadline for Israeli troops to withdraw from southern Lebanon comes into effect Tuesday as part of a U.S.-brokered agreement to bring an end to the fighting with Hezbollah, but Israel says its military will remain at five locations.
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Israel pulls out of Lebanon villages, but holds five positions
Israel's army has pulled out of southern Lebanese villages but remains in five positions, as a delayed withdrawal deadline ...
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A look at destruction in Lebanon from Israeli airstrikes and occupation of border region
But just days from the deadline, Israeli troops remain and Hezbollah's status is unclear in a country that's faced widespread destruction in this latest war. Simona Foltyn reports from Beirut.
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Iran bars Lebanese planes from taking stranded citizens home after Israeli 'threat'
Lebanon halted an Iranian flight to Beirut this week after the Israeli military accused Tehran of using civilian aircraft to smuggle cash to Beirut to arm Hezbollah. Iran said it would not allow ...
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Lead investigator resumes Beirut port blast probe and plans to question senior officials
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. In this August 5, 2020 file photo, a drone picture shows the destruction after an explosion at the seaport ...
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A look at destruction in Lebanon from Israeli airstrikes
But just days from the deadline, Israeli troops remain and Hezbollah's status is unclear in a country that's faced widespread destruction in this latest war. Simona Foltyn reports from Beirut.
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Lebanon’s Cultural Heritage: A Casualty of War with Israel
Iman Brin documents the destruction of Lebanese cultural heritage resulting from Israeli airstrikes and ground invasion in ...
Tolerance3d
Lebanon: Destruction of Infrastructure Preventing Returns
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon between October 2023 and December 2024 destroyed vast swathes of critical civilian infrastructure and public services, preventing tens of thousands of Lebanese from ...
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Destruction in south Lebanon's Yaroun: Israeli bombings, demolitions leave historical sites in ruins
Israeli demolitions, bombings, and battles have turned archaeological and historical areas into disaster zones. Among the ...
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Report: Hezbollah-Israel war deepens Lebanon's acute food insecurity
BEIRUT, Lebanon, Jan. 22 (UPI) --The escalation of Hezbollah-Israel war in late 2024, which led to widespread destruction and large displacement, has left 30% of Lebanon's population facing acute ...