Israeli forces pulled out of populated areas in southern Lebanon, but retained control over strategic border points as a deadline passed for both Israel and Hezbollah to leave the region.

The Israeli military is keeping troops at five southern Lebanese posts despite a Tuesday withdrawal deadline. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will, for the time being, remain at the outposts in Lebanon “so we can continue to defend our residents and to make sure there’s no immediate threat,

The IDF withdrew from border villages but stayed put in five locations that violates the ceasefire, Lebanon's top officials said.