Israeli troops remain in five outposts after withdrawal from Lebanon

The Israeli military has withdrawn from most of Lebanon but retains five outposts near the border, according to Lebanese media. This follows a U.S.-brokered truce with Hezbollah, which included a deadline for withdrawal. Lebanese soldiers have taken control of positions in 13 villages previously held by Israel. Lebanese leaders plan to appeal to the United Nations for further pressure on Israel to withdraw completely. Israel's Defense Minister stated that troops will remain in the buffer zone to prevent violations by Hezbollah. The situation is significant for Lebanon's new government, which aims to assert control over its territory.