Israel and Lebanon Face Tensions Amid Ceasefire and Civilian Struggles
As Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon, civilians face deadly obstacles returning home, with casualties rising from clashes and violations of the ceasefire agreement.
The Lebanese army has deployed in villages from Naqoura to Marwahin in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces remain stationed at Labbouneh Heights and Jabal Blat.
This comes as Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the deadline for Israeli forces’ withdrawal from southern Lebanon until February 18, following a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah from November 27. While the Lebanese army has entered villages like Yaroun and reopened roads, Israeli drone strikes and hostilities have hindered civilians from returning home.
In Kfarkila, residents protested against the delay, demanding the Lebanese state address their grievances and press the international community to hold Israel accountable for violations of international law.
The situation remains tense, with Israeli forces reportedly using lethal force against unarmed civilians, resulting in at least 26 deaths and over 160 injuries.
The UN has condemned these actions, calling for civilians to be allowed to return to their homes safely.
In a related development, Israel has released six Lebanese detainees who were apprehended while attempting to return to their hometowns.
The Lebanese government continues to seek the release of additional detainees as tensions between the two nations remain high.
This comes as Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the deadline for Israeli forces’ withdrawal from southern Lebanon until February 18, following a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah from November 27. While the Lebanese army has entered villages like Yaroun and reopened roads, Israeli drone strikes and hostilities have hindered civilians from returning home.
In Kfarkila, residents protested against the delay, demanding the Lebanese state address their grievances and press the international community to hold Israel accountable for violations of international law.
The situation remains tense, with Israeli forces reportedly using lethal force against unarmed civilians, resulting in at least 26 deaths and over 160 injuries.
The UN has condemned these actions, calling for civilians to be allowed to return to their homes safely.
In a related development, Israel has released six Lebanese detainees who were apprehended while attempting to return to their hometowns.
The Lebanese government continues to seek the release of additional detainees as tensions between the two nations remain high.
