H2: Recent Developments in the Israel-Lebanon Conflict
The situation in southern Lebanon remains tense, with the Israeli army still present in the area despite the agreed-upon withdrawal deadline. The Lebanese government has accused Israel of killing 21 civilians and wounding at least 124 more in targeted attacks against communities attempting to return to their homes.
H3: Lebanese Army Response
The Lebanese army has condemned the Israeli aggression, stating that "the Israeli enemy continues his aggression against citizens, causing more martyrs and injured, and refusing to respect the agreement of Alto the High fire and withdraw from Lebanese territories." The army also confirmed the death of a military personnel on the road between Marwahin’s towns due to Israeli gunfire.
H2: Demonstrations and Protests
Demonstrations have taken place in several populations, with protesters attempting to break through Israeli army controls. The Kataeb news portal, affiliated with Hezbollah, has reported on these demonstrations, where some protesters were seen flying flags of the Shia-based organization.
H3: Israeli Military Statement
The Israeli military has released a statement admitting to a performance in southern Lebanon, where their troops "opened fire to eliminate a threat after identifying several suspects that approached in their direction." The statement, published on the social network X, also mentioned that "the IDF are deployed in the southern area of ​​Lebanon, they continue to act according to the understandings between Israel and Lebanon, and monitor Hezbollah’s attempts to return to the area."
H2: Truce and Its Aftermath
The truce reached between the Israeli government and Hezbollah last November 27 ended over a year of intermittent war between the two forces. The Israeli response to Hezbollah’s projectile launches had intensified in September, resulting in the liquidation of the military and political direction of the Shia organization and significantly diminishing its military power.
H3: New Scenario in Lebanon
The recent election of a President of the Republic and a prime minister in Lebanon is seen as a significant development, made possible by the decline of Hezbollah’s military power and the collapse of the dictatorship of Bachar al Assad. The Lebanese population widely rejects Hezbollah’s military strategy and supports the exclusive military presence of the Lebanese army in the northern regions.
H2: Impact of Israeli Forces’ Performance
The performance of the Israeli forces has implications for the situation in Lebanon, providing arguments for the bases of the Lebanese political-military organization in its lower hours. The new Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, has asked the French state Emmanuel Macron to force the final withdrawal of the Israeli troops, following a bloody day of violence in the region.