Lebanon's president demands total withdrawal of Israeli troops

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday told visiting US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz that Israel must withdraw entirely from the country and complete the implementation of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Israel.

Israeli troops withdrew on Tuesday from most of south Lebanon but Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Israel would temporarily remain in five points needed for its security.

The Lebanese presidency said that Lebanon would consider any remaining Israeli presence on Lebanese land an occupation.

Israel had been due to withdraw by 26 January, but this was extended to 18 February.