Lebanon presses for full Israeli withdrawal after troops remain in 5 points
Lebanese leaders said Beirut was in contact with Washington and Paris to press Israel to fully withdraw from south Lebanon, branding its presence in five points an "occupation" after a ceasefire deadline expired on Tuesday.
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 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.
Israel to retain 5 strategic positions after withdrawal from south Lebanon
The Israeli army confirmed Monday that its troops will withdraw from all Lebanese border villages, but retain five strategic positions in southern Lebanon beyond the Feb. 18 cease-fire deadline.
Israel Withdraws But Keeps Five Positions In South Lebanon
Lebanon said any Israeli presence on its soil constituted "occupation", warning it would refer to the UN Security Council to push Israel to withdraw and that its armed forces were ready to assume duties at the border.
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem said any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
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,
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Lebanon extends Iran flight ban, will close airport during Nasrallah funeral
The flight suspensions come as Hezbollah supporters had been organizing daily protests around Lebanon’s only civilian airport ...
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Beirut Airport To Close Sunday During Funeral Of Slain Hezbollah Leader
Beirut airport will close for four hours on Sunday during the funeral of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Lebanon’s civil aviation authority has announced.