Israel said it would keep troops in the south beyond the Sunday deadline because the Lebanese army had not yet fully deployed to ensure that Hezbollah does not reestablish its presence in the area.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Israel might not withdraw all of its forces from Lebanon by a deadline set in its cease-fire with Hezbollah.

Lebanese officials say firing by Israeli troops has killed two people and wounded 17 in the second day of deadly protests in southern Lebanon.