Lebanese Army
What is the current situation regarding Israeli forces in Lebanon following the ceasefire?
Israeli forces have withdrawn from several Lebanese border villages including Odaise, Kafar, Kila, Mas Al Jabbar, Merkabah, and Hula. However, the withdrawal is incomplete, with Israel maintaining presence in five strategic areas, which Lebanese leaders, including President Joseph Ohne, have characterized as an occupation that violates UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The Lebanese government is actively working with truce brokers, the US and France, to push for a complete Israeli withdrawal. The United Nations has condemned the partial pullout as a violation of Security Council resolutions, and Lebanon plans to ask the UN Security Council to take necessary measures to compel Israel to fully withdraw from all Lebanese territory.
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WION
00:35 - 01:29
What has been the immediate impact of Israeli troop withdrawal from Lebanon?
The withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon under a ceasefire deadline has enabled many displaced Lebanese residents to return to their border villages. These communities have been devastated after more than a year of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, leaving residents to face the reality of destroyed homes and infrastructure. This pullout represents a significant humanitarian development in the region, though it occurs against a backdrop of ongoing tensions and complex recovery challenges.
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What is the current status of Israel's agreements with Hamas and Hezbollah?
Both the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and the agreement with Iranian-backed Hezbollah are in precarious positions. The Israel-Hamas ceasefire is described as 'fragile,' while the Hezbollah agreement is on 'shaky ground.' Israel has stated its forces will remain in five strategic locations inside southern Lebanon, despite the original agreement stipulating a full withdrawal by Tuesday. According to the initial agreement, both Israel and Hezbollah were supposed to fully withdraw from the area, after which the Lebanese military would take control of the region. However, Israel has not communicated plans to leave these strategic positions, creating additional tension in the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
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CBS News
02:25 - 02:48
What is the current status of Israel's military presence in southern Lebanon under the ceasefire agreement?
Israel is maintaining forces in five strategic locations inside southern Lebanon, despite an agreement that both Israel and Hezbollah were supposed to fully withdraw from the area by Tuesday. According to the ceasefire plan, after the withdrawal, the Lebanese military would take control of the region. However, Israel has not clarified its plans regarding a continued presence in these areas, putting the agreement on 'shaky ground.' This situation is occurring while the separate Israel-Hamas ceasefire also remains fragile, creating multiple points of tension in the region.
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CBS News
02:25 - 02:48
What challenges does the Lebanese Army face in controlling southern Lebanon after the conflict?
The Lebanese Army faces significant challenges in southern Lebanon as it takes charge of the region following the conflict. The Israeli military threatens continued action against Hezbollah if the Lebanese forces fail to push back and disarm Hezbollah fighters themselves. This creates a precarious situation where the army must demonstrate effectiveness in a region where the Lebanese state has been historically absent. The task represents a major test for Lebanon's government, which must now establish authority in an area previously dominated by Hezbollah while under pressure from Israeli military oversight.
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Al Jazeera English
02:03 - 02:21
What is the Lebanese Army's role in southern Lebanon after the conflict with Hezbollah?
The Lebanese Army has taken charge of the southern region following the 14-month conflict with Hezbollah and Israeli withdrawal. Their primary responsibility includes pushing back Hezbollah fighters and disarming them, which represents a significant challenge for Lebanon's governance structures. This military presence marks an important shift as the Lebanese state attempts to reestablish authority in an area where it has been historically absent. The army's role is crucial for restoring stability and security as Lebanese families return to find their devastated villages while the region remains under Israeli drone surveillance.
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Al Jazeera English
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