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Al Mayadeen’s correspondent in South Lebanon: An Israeli quadcopter drone crashed in the border town of Markaba

Aoun: The Lebanese Army remains steadfast in its principles, offering sacrifice after sacrifice, undeterred by campaigns of incitement and attempts to sow doubt

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun: I affirm that our army, which protects southerners and all Lebanese, remains unwavering in its commitment to defending national dignity and sovereignty.

Haykal: In parallel, the army continues to secure and protect the northern and eastern borders and the territorial waters, and to prevent smuggling, in coordination with the Syrian authorities.

Haykal: Our efforts are aimed at implementing the government’s decision and adhering to Resolution 1701 and all its provisions, in coordination with UNIFIL and the Mechanism Committee.

Haykal: The Army’s efforts aim to implement its plan, reinforce its deployment in the area south of the Litani, and extend state authority over all its territory.

Haykal: Lebanese Army has exerted tremendous efforts since the entry into force of the ceasefire agreement.

Haykal: These Israeli attacks and violations prevent the full deployment of the army and destroy property and infrastructure.

Haykal: This phase comes amid ongoing Israeli attacks and violations that are leaving martyrs and injured.

Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal: Our country is witnessing a decisive phase, one of the most difficult in its history, amid the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory.

Israeli forces leave northern Gaza in utter destruction as ceasefire takes effect

20 Jan 08:51

Drone footage showed Palestinians walking among destroyed buildings in the al-Saftawi area between Jabalia and Gaza City in northern Gaza after a ceasefire took effect. "Israel's" 15-month-long war on Gaza has killed 46,913 Palestinians and injured 110,750 others, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza. For 471 days, Israeli occupation forces have barred ambulances and civil defense teams from entering the struck areas in Gaza, impeding efforts to treat the wounded, retrieve thousands from under the rubble, and even accurately record the number of martyred and injured Palestinians.

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