IOF kill one, detain others as Houla residents defy Israeli occupation
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The Israeli occupation military continues its assaults on Lebanese civilians, carrying out explosions in southern towns from which it has yet to withdraw.
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A photo taken from the southern Lebanese area of Marj'youn shows smoke rising from buildings in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Kila during an Israeli assault on the village, on February 15, 2025 (AFP)
One female was killed and several others were injured and detained after Israeli forces opened fire on residents in the town of Houla, Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon reported on Sunday.
Undeterred by Israeli attacks, the residents of the town had arrived to inspect their homes near the Israeli al-Abbad military site, after bypassing a Lebanese army checkpoint and an earthen barrier.
Our correspondent said the residents began searching for the bodies of martyrs in the town, despite it not yet being officially declared liberated.
In continued violations of the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli military carried out bulldozing operations in the al-Sadana area of Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon, Al Mayadeen’s correspondent added.
Additionally, our correspondent said that the Israeli occupation military was preparing to carry out a large explosion between the towns of Kfar Hamam, al-Hebbariyeh, and Kfar Chouba.
The Israeli occupation continues its assaults on civilians, carrying out explosions in towns from which it has yet to withdraw, setting homes on fire, and launching airstrikes on areas in the south and the Beqaa region.
As the February 18 deadline for the Israeli military's withdrawal from southern Lebanon approaches—an extension from the initially scheduled withdrawal on January 26, 2025, under the ceasefire agreement—the occupation remains adamant about keeping its forces in five positions in southern Lebanon; al-Hamames, al-Azziyah, al-Owaidah, Jabal Blat, and al-Labouneh, a stance met with Lebanese opposition.
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