The Lebanese army prevented an Israeli force from entering Kfar Hamam, resulting in intense gunfire and the Israeli force eventually withdrawing. The Lebanese army has increased its tactics against Israeli forces stationed in the border area. The Israeli presence in the border region has been extended until Feb. 18 upon US approval, despite the ceasefire agreement stating that Israeli forces should have completely withdrawn by Jan. 27. The Lebanese army has been waiting for notification of Israeli withdrawal from UN peacekeeping forces before entering any village subject to Israeli incursions.