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Lebanese Army and UNIFIL Withdraw 5km from Border with Israel

Sep 30, 2024, 06:35 PM

The Lebanese Army has withdrawn from several positions along the southern border with Israel, according to local residents and security sources cited by Reuters. Troops in armored vehicles were seen leaving the area, heading away from the border. Reports indicate that the withdrawal extends up to 5 kilometers north of the border. Additionally, Israeli tanks have targeted towns in southern Lebanon. UNIFIL forces are also withdrawing from some positions. The Lebanese army has neither confirmed nor denied these reports, with some sources stating that troops are moving to larger army bases.