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.
But Israel announced on Monday that its forces would remain temporarily in five “strategic” vantage points, just across the border in Lebanese territory, until the Lebanese military fully implemented its end of the agreement, according to an Israeli military spokesman, Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani
The reason stated is Hezbollah and the Lebanese army failing to honor the agreement.
Maybe read the article.
The reason stated is Hezbollah and the Lebanese army failing to honor the agreement.