Lebanese Army Urges Israel to Use Coordination Channels After Border Incident

The Lebanese Army has called on Israel to utilize existing coordination mechanisms to address any disputes, rather than engaging in attacks. The statement came after the Israeli military reported firing "warning shots into the air" when Lebanese soldiers allegedly entered an area not designated as part of the pilot zone in the Zawtar region.

Lebanon insists its troops were deployed solely within Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh and did not cross into Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh as Israel claimed. The Lebanese Army emphasized that Israel "should address any problem through the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon (MCG4L) and through the approved coordination and communication channels, instead of carrying out attacks."

In a separate and concerning incident, two rescuers from the Lebanese Red Cross sustained injuries, and an ambulance was severely damaged when a landmine detonated near a convoy. The convoy was en route to search for a missing person in an occupied area. The Red Cross stated that it had obtained the necessary permits before proceeding and was working to ensure safe passage for the wounded paramedics.

Additionally, Lebanese state media reported that Israeli forces briefly detained and subsequently released three men from the southern village of Shebaa. This town, which has a predominantly Sunni population, is situated near the border, and most residents have remained despite the ongoing conflict.

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Israel should address any problem through the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon (MCG4L) and through the approved coordination and communication channels, instead of carrying out attacks.