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Lebanese Army Evacuates Border Posts in Early Evening Amid Rising Tensions

Sep 30, 2024, 06:21 PM

The Lebanese Army has evacuated its positions in Abu Shanan, near Qatmoun in the Rmeish region, to redeploy its forces in several border areas. This move comes amid heightened tensions and increased artillery attacks, particularly in the Khiyam Plains. The evacuation, requested through UNIFIL forces, is in preparation for a potential Israeli ground attack on Lebanon. The evacuation began in the early evening hours. The border area is being turned into a no man's land to prevent an IDF invasion.