An Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle in Burj al-Molouk, South Lebanon, killed one citizen, the Lebanese Ministry of Health announced on Saturday.  

"Israel" has maintained periodic strikes on Lebanese territory since a ceasefire agreement came into effect on November 27, 2024.

فيديو متداول يظهر اشتعال النيران في المركبة التي استهدفها الاحتلال الإسرائيلي في برج الملوك، قضاء مرجعيون، جنوب لبنان.#الميادين_لبنان #جنوب_لبنان pic.twitter.com/lyIVOnQGBd

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Although the Israeli occupation was initially set to complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by January, it was granted an extension until February 18. However, it has maintained a military presence at five locations it considers "strategic", in violation of the ceasefire.

Lebanon-'Israel' normalization 'a far-fetched dream': Israeli media

Amid increasing reports of there being a push for talks for normalization between Lebanon and "Israel", Israeli media reported on Wednesday, citing a source informed of ongoing talks, that there were currently no such discussions.

The source clarified that normalization is far-fetched, warning that "such claims could harm the ongoing talks, which are focused on border demarcation."

Israeli Channel 12 had earlier quoted Israeli officials as saying, "We are seeking normalization with Lebanon, and the recent talks are part of these efforts." 

Lebanon announced earlier today the formation of three committees aimed at resolving outstanding issues with the Israeli occupation in continuation of the implementation of UN Resolution 1701, Al Mayadeen reported as per its sources. 

According to details provided to Al Mayadeen, the committees are inseparable from Resolution 1701, and do not entail direct negotiations between Lebanon and "Israel". 

The committees are not a forefront for normalizing ties with the occupation, the sources affirmed, stressing that all rumors are incorrect.

They, however, aim to resolve three main unsettled issues: Matters related to the occupied Palestinian-Lebanese border, "disputed" sites along the border that have been an outstanding issue since the 2006 war, and the five occupied positions after the recent war. The issue of Lebanese prisoners held in "Israel" will also be examined by these committees. 

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