On Tuesday, the deadline for the withdrawal of troops will expire under an agreement on the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israeli troops will remain at five “strategic places” in Lebanon even after Tuesday expires the withdrawal of troops from the neighboring country under the Agreement Agreement between Israel and the militant proiranian movement Hezbollah. According to AFP reports.
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah entered into force on 27 November 2024. In accordance with the agreement, Hezbollah is to stop military operations in southern Lebanon. Israel has committed to pulling off its troops from southern Lebanon and handing over control of the Region of the Lebanese army and UN peace units within 60 days. According to the original agreement, Israel was to withdraw a month ago, but the deadline was extended until 18 February.
“Based on the current situation, we will leave a small number of soldiers temporarily deployed at five strategic places along the border in Lebanon so that we can continue to defend our residents and make sure there is no immediate threat,” said the Israeli army spokesman. the measure, “until the Lebanese forces are unable to fully implement an agreement”.
Mutual accusations
According to The Times of Israel (Toi), Lebanon will withdraw from all Lebanese border villages and cities on Tuesday. It will leave its units in five locations, and none of these stations are found in the built -up areas of Lebanon.
However, Lebanese officials are demanding the complete withdrawal of Israel by Tuesday, as it was not withdrawn in January, as originally determined, writes AFP.
Both sides – Hezbollah and Israel – blame each other for fully fulfilling their obligations arising from the ceasefire agreement: According to Israel, the Lebanese army to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and prevent Hezbollah from returning to the area does not proceed enough. Israel also claims that Hezbollah has not yet been pulled into the area north of the Lithium River, as agreed.
Lebanese President Júzif Awn called on Monday’s ceasefire intermediaries to put pressure on Israel and withdrew his troops from the south of Lebanon by Tuesday.
