Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese army on Saturday withdrew its troops from a base in a southern Lebanese village after Israeli troops advanced in an area nearby, a military official said.
TL;DR
- Lebanese army withdrew troops from a base in Kfar Tebnit following an Israeli military advance in the area.
- Israeli forces reportedly advanced to capture the strategic Ali Taher hill, previously held before their 2000 withdrawal from Lebanon.
- Hezbollah reported carrying out drone attacks targeting Israeli troops near Kfar Tibnit.
- An Israeli drone strike wounded a Lebanese soldier near Nabatiyeh.
- The events coincide with reports of a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end regional conflict, which is expected to include Lebanon.
- Iranian officials indicated Lebanon will be part of a future ceasefire deal.
- Despite past ceasefires, attacks between Israel and Hezbollah have continued, resulting in significant casualties.
- Over 3,700 people have been killed in Lebanon, and 30 Israeli soldiers and a defense contractor killed in or near southern Lebanon.