General Kurilla Oversees Israeli Withdrawal from Al Khiam in Southern Lebanon Under Ceasefire Agreement

Dec 12, 2024, 08:48 AM

The Israeli military has commenced its withdrawal from southern Lebanon as part of a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. This marks the first significant troop pullback since the conflict escalated. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) General Kurilla visited Beirut to oversee the process and met with Lebanese military head, Aoun, to confirm the troop exchange in Al Khiam. The Israeli forces executed a 'first withdrawal' from a locality in southern Lebanon, with the Lebanese Armed Forces deploying to take control of the area. The ceasefire, however, remains fragile, with expectations that Hezbollah will also withdraw from its positions in the region over the coming months. The U.S. has emphasized its role in monitoring the situation as both sides navigate the terms of the truce.