The United States has reportedly told Lebanese officials that Israel’s military intends to remain in five strategic points inside Lebanon, but will withdraw from towns it still occupies.

Lebanon wants a "full, total and unconditional withdrawal" of Israeli forces, Youssef Rajji told The National in his first trip abroad since he was nominated as foreign minister last week. Speaking on the margin of a conference in Paris to support Syria's political transition,

Israeli troops will remain in Southern Lebanon despite an approaching deadline for their withdrawal. Israel Defense Forces, IDF, spokesman, Avichay Adraee, disclosed this on Wednesday. Adraee also warned civilians against returning to the area.