What did officials anticipate regarding Israel's troop presence in Lebanon?

According to the transcript, Israeli and Lebanese officials, along with foreign diplomats, had anticipated that Israel would maintain some military presence in southern Lebanon beyond initial deadlines. The original deadline in early October was extended to February 18, but there was an expectation that Israel would not fully withdraw its forces. Instead, officials expected Israel to retain troops on parts of the Lebanese territory, suggesting a continued military footprint in the region despite diplomatic timelines for withdrawal.