Military Strategy
Has Israel upheld its obligations under the November 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah?
According to Al Jazeera's digital investigation team Sanad, Israel has not upheld its ceasefire obligations that began on November 27, 2024. Their investigation reveals a pattern of Israeli military activity that directly contradicts the terms of the 60-day truce agreement with Hezbollah. The ceasefire terms required Israel to halt military operations in Lebanon and gradually withdraw from the south, while Hezbollah would stop attacks on Israel. However, Sanad's findings indicate ongoing Israeli military presence and operations rather than the promised withdrawal, suggesting significant violations of the agreement.
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Al Jazeera English
00:00 - 00:39
How has Israel responded to the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah that required troop withdrawal from Lebanon?
Despite the initial January 26, 2025 deadline for Israel to withdraw all troops from Lebanon, the Israeli government refused to comply, blaming Lebanon for not upholding its side of the agreement. The deadline was subsequently extended to February 18. According to evidence investigated by Al Jazeera's Sanad team, Israel has clearly violated the ceasefire terms. Rather than using the agreement as an opportunity for de-escalation in the region, Israel has chosen to breach its commitments, maintaining its military presence in Lebanese territory.
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05:16 - 05:49
How has Israel violated the November 27, 2024 ceasefire agreement with Lebanon?
According to Al Jazeera's Sanad investigation, Israel has violated the ceasefire through three distinct patterns: military reinforcements instead of withdrawal, expansion into new territories, and continued destruction and demolition in southern Lebanon. Evidence includes satellite imagery and video footage showing Israeli forces still stationed at El Hammamaz, a strategic hill overlooking Metula, two days after the ceasefire took effect. The investigation found that rather than withdrawing as required by the agreement, Israeli military has maintained and even strengthened their positions in violation of the withdrawal terms established in the November 27 ceasefire.
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00:39 - 01:32
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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Al Jazeera English
00:39 - 01:32
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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02:34 - 03:27
What dangerous incident did the Philippine Coast Guard condemn involving a Chinese helicopter?
The Philippine Coast Guard condemned a dangerous incident where a Chinese naval helicopter performed hazardous maneuvers by flying within just 10 feet of a surveillance flight. This flight was carrying journalists over contested waters, making the close proximity particularly concerning and provocative. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the Philippines and China in the disputed South China Sea region. The dangerously close approach to a civilian aircraft carrying journalists represents an escalation in confrontational tactics in the contested maritime territory.
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WION
02:35 - 02:46