Israel’s ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas in doubt again

The ceasefire has held since taking effect in November

A protester runs from the tear gas fired by the Lebanese army (AP)

Israel’s military has said its forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon after Tuesday’s deadline for their withdrawal under a ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group, as Lebanon’s government expressed frustration over another delay.

A separate ceasefire in Gaza is also in doubt as the region marks 500 days of Israel’s war with Hamas, while Israel and the US sent conflicting signals over whether they want the truce to continue. Talks on the ceasefire’s second phase are yet to start.