Middle East: Deadline passes for Israeli Lebanon withdrawal DW 02/18/2025
Briefly

Despite the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) leaving multiple Lebanese villages, they remain stationed at five positions following a deadline for total withdrawal that has passed. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed this ongoing presence and indicated that any ceasefire violations would prompt action from Israel. Concurrently, the Lebanese army is deploying troops to areas vacated by the IDF. Hezbollah, having declared its support for Hamas post-October 7 attacks, has engaged in conflict with Israel, resulting in significant casualties on both sides, notably impacting civilians in Lebanon.
Israeli Defense Force troops have left several Lebanese villages but remain in five positions after a deadline passed for their total withdrawal.
Lebanon's army said it was stationing soldiers in the villages Israel had vacated, while Hezbollah declared support for Hamas following the October 7 attacks.
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