A spokesman of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Tuesday highlighted the fragile situation in southern Lebanon, citing the presence of Israeli forces in the region, as he cautioned against a return to conflict as Israel's 60-day deadline to withdraw from Lebanese territory approaches its end.

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Israeli army remains in Lebanese territory after 60-day deadline for its withdrawal from southern Lebanon passed on Sunday - Anadolu Ajansı

These leaks have provided Hezbollah with advance warnings of raids and patrols, enabling them to hide weapons and avoid detection.

WASHINGTON: The White House said on Sunday (Jan 26) that a deal between Lebanon and Israel had been extended until Feb 18, as Israel missed a previous deadline to pull troops. "The arrangement between Lebanon and Israel,

UN urges both countries to 'avoid further delay the return of residents on both sides to their towns and villages, official says - Anadolu Ajansı

Israeli army fire killed 15 people in south Lebanon on Sunday including a soldier, health officials said, as residents tried to return home on the day Israel was meant to withdraw under a truce deal.The withdrawal deadline is part of a ceasefire agreement reached two months ago that ended Israel's war with Iran-backed Hezbollah,

Israel announced on Friday that the withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon would continue beyond the 60-day period stipulated in a November ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the ceasefire agreement had been drafted "with the understanding that the withdrawal process might extend beyond the 60-day period".

Israeli forces fired on protesters in southern Lebanon, killing 22 and injuring 124, as tensions escalate over Israel's withdrawal from the region. Lebanese officials demand international intervention while urging residents to remain peaceful.

The White House said Sunday that a deal between Lebanon and Israel had been extended until February 18, as Israel missed a previous deadline to pull troops.

For a second day, Lebanese were defying Israeli warnings and attempting to reach southern border towns that remained occupied by Israeli troops. At least two people were injured, officials said.