Israeli soldiers withdraw from south Lebanon (10 images)

By Wade Sheridan

Israeli soldiers camp inside northern Israel along the southern Lebanon border after withdrawing from southern Lebanon on Tuesday. The Israeli army confirmed that its troops will withdraw from all Lebanese border villages, but retain five strategic positions in southern Lebanon.

An Israeli infantry soldier says his morning prayers near a bus loaded with combat gear inside northern Israel along the southern Lebanon border on February 18, 2025. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI

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Israeli infantry soldiers relax together. Israel has withdrawn most of its troops from southern Lebanon, except for a small number to be stationed in five positions across the long border. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed that the Lebanese Army was ready to deploy in all villages and towns from which the Israeli forces are withdrawing. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI

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An Israeli infantry soldier lies down near combat gear. Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI

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