Israel’s Incomplete Withdrawal: Israeli Military Presence Continues with Five Points Established in Southern Lebanon (Map)

This continued presence by Israeli forces is in direct violation of the ceasefire agreement, which stipulates that all occupying forces were supposed to withdraw from southern Lebanese lands. Furthermore, the Lebanese army lacks the power to exert significant pressure on the Israelis.

The five locations where Israeli troops are stationed in Lebanese territory are as follows: Tel al-Hamamis south of the town of Khiam, Jabal al-Dawawir between Marbakah and Houla, Jabal al-Dair south of Aitaroun, Jabal al-Balat between Ramieh and Marwaheen, and a base located in the forests of Labuneh and Ulama al-Shaab.

It is also noteworthy that the Israeli army regularly operates along all Lebanese border lines. They enter Lebanese territory at will—undeterred by the ceasefire and without regard for the Lebanese army—conducting bulldozing operations. For instance, in recent days, Israeli bulldozers entered Lebanese territory to destroy and clear areas around Blida.

The evidence suggests that, in addition to remaining at the five military points, the Israeli army is attempting to establish a shallow buffer zone along the border between Lebanon and occupied Palestine. All signs indicate that the Israeli army intends to maintain its presence in the occupied areas of southern Lebanon, potentially for an indefinite period.