Jerusalem, Feb 17 (UNI) An Israeli government official said Monday that the country's military will maintain troops at five posts in southern Lebanon, despite the deadline for its full withdrawal expiring on Tuesday.
Speaking to Xinhua on condition of anonymity, the official said the five military posts are located at "strategic points" that oversee the villages in southern Lebanon and Israeli communities along the border.
According to the official, the move has been coordinated with United States officials.