IDF says it will continue to ‘remain and temporarily control several control points inside southern Lebanon’
Despite the extended ceasefire deadline, Israel refuses to fully withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon, maintaining control points for defensive purposes. The IDF cites non-compliance by Hezbollah as justification. The UN acknowledges progress since the November ceasefire but notes continued violations of UN Security Council resolution 1701. The Lebanese army is facilitating the return of communities, while the conflict, which began in October 2023, has caused widespread destruction and displacement.
