BEIRUT, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- An Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese village of Aita al-Shaab killed one person on Wednesday, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported.

Lebanese broadcaster Al-Jadeed said the deceased was a member of Hezbollah.

Separately, NNA reported that two people were wounded by Israeli gunfire in the village of Al-Wazzani.

The incidents follow the expiration early Tuesday of the deadline for Israel's full withdrawal from southern Lebanon under a ceasefire agreement that took effect on Nov. 27, 2024. While Israel has withdrawn from most areas, it maintains positions at five strategic locations.

Israeli military spokesperson Nadav Shoshani said the army would maintain a presence at the five hilltop locations for observation and to protect communities in northern Israel, calling it a "temporary measure" approved by the U.S.-led body monitoring the ceasefire.

Lebanon's presidency said on Tuesday that any remaining Israeli presence on its territory would be considered an "occupation," reserving the right "to employ all means" to ensure a full withdrawal.

Lebanese authorities have also accused Israeli forces of continuing airstrikes in southern Lebanon, causing casualties, despite the ceasefire. Enditem

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