Lebanese army deploys in Taybeh; IOF torch border homes
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The Israeli occupation continues its violations of the ceasefire agreement in South Lebanon, with its latest entailing torching several homes between the towns of Odaisseh and Markaba.
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Lebanese army deploys in Taybeh after the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces, on February 4, 2025. (@LebarmyOfficial / X)
The Lebanese Army has begun deploying in the town of Taybeh after it was declared fully liberated from the Israeli occupation, Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in South Lebanon reported.
The Lebanese military announced in a statement that its forces had deployed in the town of Taybeh-Marj'youn in the eastern sector, as well as in other border areas south of the Litani River, following the withdrawal of invading Israeli units. The deployment was carried out in coordination with the Quintet Committee overseeing the ceasefire agreement.
انتشرت وحدات عسكرية في بلدة الطيبة – مرجعيون في القطاع الشرقي ومناطق حدودية أخرى في منطقة جنوب الليطاني بعد انسحاب العدو الإسرائيلي، بالتنسيق مع اللجنة الخماسية للإشراف على اتفاق وقف إطلاق النار (Mechanism).
— الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) February 4, 2025
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The Army Command reiterated the importance of citizens adhering to the directives issued in its official statements and following the guidance of the deployed military units in the southern regions to ensure their safety and security.
Meanwhile, our correspondent stated that Israeli occupation forces set fire to several homes between the towns of Odaisseh and Markaba.
She added that the invading Israeli units also torched several wooded areas in Odaisseh.
According to our correspondent, Israeli tanks advanced from the town of Kfar Chouba toward the outskirts of Kfar Hamam, stopping directly in front of the town’s residents.
Additionally, an Israeli drone dropped two stun grenades over the town of al-Jibbayn in the Tyre district.
Residents of South Lebanon have been returning to their villages, as Israeli occupation forces continue to breach Resolution 1701 and the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, particularly in the frontline villages along the border with occupied Palestine, despite the expiration of the 60-day withdrawal deadline outlined in the agreement, which was extended by the US until February 18.
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