Lebanese Army warns against Israeli escalation in south
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The Lebanese Army warns that the Israeli occupation's persistent aggressions threaten the country's stability.
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A Lebanese Army vehicle patrols at a road that links to Houla village, where the Israeli forces still deploy inside it, in south Lebanon, Monday, February 17, 2025. (AP)
The Lebanese Army Command stated on Thursday that "the Israeli occupation continues its violations of Lebanon's sovereignty by land, sea, and air, with the latest incidents including a series of attacks targeting civilians in the south and the Bekaa region in eastern Lebanon, in addition to its ongoing occupation of Lebanese territory and repeated breaches of the land borders."
In its statement, the Lebanese Army warned that "Israel's persistent aggressions threaten the country's stability and negatively impact regional security," emphasizing that such actions "are in complete violation of the ceasefire agreement."
The army also announced that its military units "continue to facilitate the return of residents to the southern areas by clearing unexploded ordnance, removing debris, and reopening roads."
It confirmed that it is monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures in coordination with the Quintet Committee overseeing the ceasefire agreement and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
Attacks against civilians
Meanwhile, Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in Southern Lebanon reported on Thursday that two civilians were wounded after being fired upon by Israeli forces near the buffer zone in Tall Nahas, north of Kfar Kila.
Additionally, a shepherd was injured on the outskirts of Rmeish after an Israeli drone dropped a stun grenade on him Thursday afternoon.
Since the ceasefire agreement took effect in Lebanon on November 27, 2024, the Israeli occupation has committed more than 1,000 violations, including airstrikes, artillery shelling, reconnaissance flights, and machine gun fire, resulting in nearly 400 casualties.
Despite nearly four months passing since the war's end, the Israeli regime continues to occupy Lebanese territories in the south, specifically five strategic Lebanese hills, without any announced plans for withdrawal.
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji denied in an interview with Al Mayadeen the existence of any "tripartite agreement" allowing "Israel" to maintain its occupation of Lebanese land.
Escalating Israeli violations
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Southern Lebanon reported on Wednesday that an Israeli drone targeted a civilian vehicle near Ras al-Naqoura.
The drone then carried out a second strike, targeting civilians who attempted to approach the vehicle. A third strike followed when the Lebanese Army tried to reach the site.
It was later revealed that the passengers of the targeted vehicle had managed to escape the Israeli attack in Ras al-Naqoura. The Lebanese Army and the Red Cross were eventually able to reach the site.
This Israeli assault is part of the ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement, as the occupation continues its attacks on Southern Lebanon and the Bekaa region.
