Israeli forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon near the border after Tuesday’s deadline for their full withdrawal, an official said.
Lebanon’s government has opposed any further delay in the Israeli pull-out under the ceasefire agreement that ended fighting with the Hezbollah militant group.
Earlier on Monday, a drone strike in southern Lebanon killed the head of Hamas’ military operations in the country, Israel’s army said.
The strike in the port city of Sidon killed Mohammad Shaheen, the head of Hamas’ operations department in Lebanon, according to the Israeli military.
The army accused Mr Shaheen of “recently planning terror attacks, directed and funded by Iran, from Lebanese territory against the citizens of the state of Israel”.
A car was hit in the southern city of Sidon (AP)
Hamas confirmed Mr Shaheen’s death but described him as a military commander.
Footage showed a car engulfed in flames following the strike near a Lebanese army checkpoint and Sidon’s municipal sports stadium.
The original withdrawal deadline was in late January, but under pressure from Israel, Lebanon agreed to extend it to February 18.
Since the ceasefire, Israel has continued air strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, saying it is targeting military sites containing missiles and combat equipment.
Israel and Lebanon have exchanged accusations of violating the ceasefire agreement.