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The U.S. special envoy to Lebanon announced that the Israeli military will fully withdraw from Lebanese territory, citing significant progress in the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. Amos Hochstein made this declaration on Monday evening following a productive meeting with Nabih Berri, the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament.
Hochstein noted that prior to the convening of a five-party meeting focused on monitoring the ceasefire process, Israeli troops had already begun their withdrawal from Al-Naqoura and many areas in the western region of Lebanon. He emphasized that this withdrawal would continue until it reaches the Blue Line, the demarcation established by the United Nations.
Just an hour earlier, the Israel Radio and Television Organization reported that the Israeli army had indeed pulled back from the western parts of southern Lebanon. This move comes ahead of the conclusion of the 60-day ceasefire period, as indicated by various sources in the region.
Furthermore, the Al-Nashra news agency reported that the Lebanese army has started to deploy troops in Al-Naqoura, returning to positions they held before the Israeli ground operations. However, it was noted that Lebanese forces would not be stationed in certain areas, including Ras Al-Naqoura and Al-Labuna.
Hochstein asserted the United States’ commitment to supporting the Lebanese army, stating that the Lebanese forces are fulfilling their role in securing the southern region and the country at large. He concluded by reiterating that the Israeli army’s withdrawal would continue until it is complete and that the Lebanese army is the sole entity capable of ensuring security for the people of southern Lebanon.
