Israel Orders Military to Fully Clear Threats, Vows to Level Southern Lebanon Homes
Despite a 10-day ceasefire, Israel has ordered its military to eliminate threats from Lebanon and level homes used by Hezbollah. Lebanon's state media reports ongoing destruction of houses in Bint Jbeil amidst resident returns and ceasefire uncertainty.
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Israel stated that despite the ceasefire with Lebanon, its military is ordered to "fully clear any threats" from within Lebanon and vows to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah. Lebanon's state media reported that related demolition actions are underway today.
According to Agence France-Presse, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began on the 17th. Some displaced residents are rushing back to their homes in southern Lebanon, but others are uneasy about whether the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement can be implemented.
In the village of Dibbine, Agence France-Presse reporters witnessed a man inspecting the damage to his house, with people moving among the ruins. In the village of Srifa, another reporter saw residents returning to the village one after another, unloading mattresses and washing machines from their cars. In other places, reporters also saw people returning home to retrieve belongings before leaving again.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered the military to "take full action," whether on the ground or in the air, and to "clear all threats" even during the ceasefire period to ensure the safety of Israeli forces within Lebanon.
He pointed out that the military has also received orders to dismantle all buildings or roads equipped with "booby traps" and to level all houses in front-line border villages that are actually used as Hezbollah military strongholds.
Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported today: "The Israeli enemy forces continue to destroy the remaining houses in Bint Jbeil." Before the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, the town of Bint Jbeil was a site of intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. (Compiled by Zhang Mingxuan) 1150420
According to Agence France-Presse, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began on the 17th. Some displaced residents are rushing back to their homes in southern Lebanon, but others are uneasy about whether the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement can be implemented.
In the village of Dibbine, Agence France-Presse reporters witnessed a man inspecting the damage to his house, with people moving among the ruins. In the village of Srifa, another reporter saw residents returning to the village one after another, unloading mattresses and washing machines from their cars. In other places, reporters also saw people returning home to retrieve belongings before leaving again.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have ordered the military to "take full action," whether on the ground or in the air, and to "clear all threats" even during the ceasefire period to ensure the safety of Israeli forces within Lebanon.
He pointed out that the military has also received orders to dismantle all buildings or roads equipped with "booby traps" and to level all houses in front-line border villages that are actually used as Hezbollah military strongholds.
Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reported today: "The Israeli enemy forces continue to destroy the remaining houses in Bint Jbeil." Before the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, the town of Bint Jbeil was a site of intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. (Compiled by Zhang Mingxuan) 1150420