Israeli army withdraws from southern Lebanon, remains in 5 border posts

ISRAEL - FEBRUARY 18: A view of the southern Lebanese town of Kfarkela as seen from the border of Israel, on February 18, 2025. The Israeli army withdrew from southern Lebanese towns, but its forces remained in five border points, Lebanese media said. According to the state news agency NNA, the Israeli army pulled out from the towns of Blida, Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras, Mais al-Jabal, Houla, Markaba, Odeiseh, Kfarkela and Wazzani. Lebanese army forces entered the towns and launched operations to clear up bombs and earth mounds, the broadcaster said. (Photo by Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)