Israel-Hezbollah Tensions
How is Israel violating the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah that began on November 27, 2024?
Israel is violating the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah through three distinct patterns identified by Al Jazeera's Sanad team: military reinforcements instead of withdrawal, expansion into new territories, and continued destruction and demolition operations in southern Lebanon. A specific example is at El Hammamaz, a strategic hill overlooking the settlement of Metula, where video footage shows Israeli forces still stationed two days after the ceasefire took effect on November 27, 2024. This directly contradicts the withdrawal terms specified in the agreement, demonstrating Israel's failure to comply with the truce conditions.
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How has Israel responded to the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon?
Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon that was set to begin November 27, 2024. Despite an initial withdrawal deadline of January 26 that was extended to February 18, Israel has refused to remove its troops, blaming Lebanon for not upholding its side of the agreement. According to evidence investigated by Al Jazeera's Sanad team, Israel has chosen to violate the ceasefire rather than use it as a step toward de-escalation. The Israeli military continues operations in key areas, expanding territorially and demolishing civilian structures instead of withdrawing as agreed.
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How did Israeli military zones change after the November 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah?
Just one day after the November 27, 2024 ceasefire took effect, the Israeli military published a new map establishing expanded restricted zones in southern Lebanon. This map revealed that the restricted areas doubled in size compared to pre-ceasefire territories. Before the truce, Israeli forces controlled approximately 160 square kilometers, but the new restricted zones expanded to cover 320 square kilometers. Instead of withdrawing as expected under the ceasefire terms, Israeli forces continued ground operations and demolitions while warning Lebanese residents against returning to their homes in these expanded areas.
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