The Israeli army has released six Lebanese citizens who were detained two days ago while attempting to enter several villages to protest Israel’s failure to withdraw from southern Lebanon by the original Sunday deadline.

According to Lebanon's National News Agency, the individuals had been held for several hours at the Kounin-Brachit intersection in the Slouqi Valley.

According to the National News Agency, the arrests were made as residents were heading to the towns of Houla and Markaba.

The released individuals have been identified as Bissan Bitar, Qassem Nassar, Hassan Nassar, Rasha Nassar, Ahmad Qseibani, and Hussein Jaber. 

Meanwhile, the Israeli army reportedly conducted an explosive operation near the mosque in Al-Wazzani. A small Israeli aircraft was also spotted flying at low altitude over the southern Lebanese town of Alma Al-Shaab.

The Israeli forces have been reinforcing their positions by erecting dirt barriers near the Lebanese army's checkpoint at the western entrance to Houla. At the same time, they have been demolishing homes in the Marj Houla area. Despite these obstacles, residents of Houla have gathered once again at the town's entrance, determined to enter their homes.

In the nearby town of Aytaroun, residents, along with the Lebanese army, have been gathering at the western entrance near Rmeish, awaiting the arrival of an engineering team to clear the roads for access. Additionally, large groups of people have gathered at the entrances to the towns of Maroun al-Ras and Yaroun, eager to return to their villages.

Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli fire killed two people Monday and wounded 17 others in the south, in a second day of violence as residents tried again to return to border villages.