Israeli Troops Enter Lebanese Army-Held Village, Erect Barrier
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- Israeli troops reportedly entered a Lebanese village previously placed under Lebanese Army control.
- The soldiers allegedly erected an earthen barrier near the village square, an act described as a violation of a recent agreement.
- Lebanon's National News Agency reported the incident, while the Israeli military stated they were unaware of the event.
Israeli troops infiltrated the Lebanese village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, which had been handed over to the Lebanese Army's control as part of a June agreement. State media and the local mayor confirmed the incursion, reporting that the soldiers erected an earthen barrier at the village's eastern entrance, blocking the road.
An Israeli occupation army force advanced into the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh... and erected a new earthen barrier near the town square.
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) stated that an "Israeli occupation army force advanced into the village... and erected a new earthen barrier near the town square." The local mayor, Abed Ezzeddine, expressed surprise at the barrier's location, approximately 100 meters from the town square. A Lebanese military source confirmed the incident, calling it a violation of the framework agreement.
The Israeli military responded to inquiries by stating they were "not aware of such an event in this area." This incident occurs amidst ongoing tensions following Israel's invasion of south Lebanon after Hezbollah joined the Middle East war. The invasion has resulted in over 4,300 deaths, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
An Israeli occupation army force advanced into the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh... and erected a new earthen barrier near the town square.
The June agreement aimed for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah while Israel would gradually withdraw its forces. The Lebanese Army deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on July 21, and around 50 families have since returned. Israeli troops had previously been present on the village outskirts.
An Israeli occupation army force advanced into the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh... and erected a new earthen barrier near the town square.
Separately, the Lebanese military reported that three soldiers were wounded, one moderately, while dismantling unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Saturday. This occurred shortly after Lebanon and Israel concluded their seventh round of direct negotiations in Rome, where Israel reportedly refused to discuss further withdrawals.
An Israeli occupation army force advanced into the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh... and erected a new earthen barrier near the town square.
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Originally published by Naharnet in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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