The Israeli army will keep soldiers in five different locations in southern Lebanon despite a deadline for a full withdrawal expiring on Tuesday.

The Israel Defence Force (IDF) says that its soldiers will be “temporarily deployed” in mountain areas and ridges on the Lebanese side of the border, overlooking several villages on the Israeli side.

An IDF official said that Israel had withdrawn from all other areas in southern Lebanon and handed over control to the Lebanese army.

But Hezbollah has rejected Israel’s continued presence in any part of southern Lebanon.

Naim Qassem, Hezbollah secretary-general, said on Sunday: “Israel must withdraw completely on Feb 18, it has no pretext, no five points or other details. This is the agreement.” He added that “everyone knows how an occupation is dealt with”.