Lebanese Army says Israeli forces withdrew from Wadi al-Hujayr
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A short-lived Israeli infiltration of Wadi al-Hujayr has ended, the Lebanese Army announced.
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Lebanese Armed Forces work to remove barricades erected by Israeli occupation forces in the Wadi al-Hujayr area in southern Lebanon, on December 26, 2024. (X/@LebarmyOfficial)
The Lebanese Army announced the withdrawal of the Israeli occupation forces from the Wadi al-Hujayr area, following a short-lived infiltration into the strategic valley in southern Lebanon.
In a statement, the military said that Israeli occupation forces that had advanced to al-Qantara, Adchit al-Qusair, and Wadi al-Hujayr withdrew, late on Thursday. Israeli forces retreated after the "Five Nation Committee" overseeing the ceasefire between Lebanon and "Israel" was contacted and notified of the Israeli violations of the agreement.
Lebanese troops also removed dirt mounds erected by Israeli occupation forces that infiltrated the valley. The statement released by the army concluded by saying that the military continues to monitor developments in coordination with UNIFIL and the Five Nation Committee.
The Israeli advance into Wadi al-Hujayr follows nearly a month since a ceasefire was reached between the two sides, marking one of the most flagrant violations of the agreement by the Israeli regime. It is worth noting that during the period of the Israeli ground aggression on Lebanon, the valley was not infiltrated by Israeli occupation forces.
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