Why it matters:
This shift in control along the border signals a change in the regional balance of power, reinforcing Lebanese sovereignty while aiming to curb further hostilities.
The big picture:
The Lebanese cabinet has approved a special program prioritizing the liberation of its territory from occupation. The government, under UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and a strict neutrality policy, aims to stabilize the region and secure the border.
Key points:
- Israeli troops have started pulling out of nine eastern municipalities in South Lebanon as per the ceasefire agreement.
- Videos show Lebanese forces entering areas like Maroun El Ras, with additional deployments reported in Mahbib, Meiss El Jabal, Blida, Houla, and Markaba.
- The Israeli military had previously maintained control over strategic heights in the region.
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