Tag Archives: Lebanon South Border

According to sources within the Israeli military, the Israeli army has stated that it will need to remain in Lebanon until the Lebanese army can fully take control of southern Lebanon, as stipulated by the terms of the ceasefire agreement. This agreement, which was brokered by the U.S. and other nations, came into effect 30 days ago, marking a month …

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has initiated a visit to military positions in southern Lebanon, nearly a month after a ceasefire agreement ended the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. This marks Mikati’s first trip to the southern frontlines, where, as per the U.S.-mediated deal, Lebanese troops are set to gradually deploy. Both Hezbollah fighters and Israeli forces are expected to …

A group of Israeli settlers briefly crossed into Lebanon before being removed by the military, according to reports on Wednesday. The settlers, part of the Uri Tzafon movement, which advocates for Israeli settlement in southern Lebanon, were photographed on Saturday with signs and tents inside Lebanese territory, while Israeli soldiers were present. Initially, the military denied the reports but later …

Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati pledged on Tuesday to put an end to Israel’s violations of the ceasefire agreement. Israel has conducted frequent airstrikes, primarily targeting southern Lebanon, since the ceasefire began on November 27, resulting in 29 deaths and 27 injuries. Despite these breaches, the fragile truce remains largely intact, with Israel asserting its right to use force …

The Israeli military has stated that a drone strike targeted Hezbollah militants in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam on Thursday, killing one person. The strike was swiftly condemned by Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati. The Israeli army claimed the attack was aimed at Hezbollah members posing a threat to Israeli citizens, violating agreements between Israel and Lebanon. The …

Jebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, expressed his support for Hezbollah in defending Lebanon but emphasized that he does not support putting the country at risk. He called for the full enforcement of the ceasefire with Israel and urged Lebanon to avoid getting involved in regional conflicts. In a televised interview, Bassil acknowledged that Lebanon has lost …

Lebanon’s caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, expressed hope on Tuesday that a ceasefire agreement to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could be reached later in the day. He stated that the Lebanese army was prepared to deploy at least 5,000 troops in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces begin their withdrawal. Bou Habib also mentioned that the United …