Israel Says Army Retreating From Lebanon, But for Five Outposts
A watch tower along the border between Israel and Lebanon.
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Israel says it’s retreating from Lebanon by a Tuesday ceasefire deadline, but named five spots inside the country where soldiers will remain, drawing protest from the Lebanese government.
Most ground troops have already returned to Israel after handing over to the Lebanese Armed Forces, as per the truce deal agreed with militant group Hezbollah in November. Yet forces will remain in lookout positions across the border from northern Israeli communities of Shlomi, Zarit, Shtula, Avivim and Metula, Israel Defense Forces spokesman Nadav Shoshani said in a briefing on Monday.