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Lebanon warns displaced against returning home amid border tensions

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Lebanese army advises displaced residents to delay returning to southern border villages due to ongoing risks from Israeli actions.
  • This warning comes despite a reported U.S.-Iran agreement that includes a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
  • Israel's defense minister stated the country will remain in Lebanon and retaliate against Iran if attacked.

The Lebanese military has issued a warning to displaced residents, advising them to postpone their return to southern border villages. This caution is being emphasized due to the persistent risk of Israeli violations and attacks, even as a U.S.-Iran agreement reportedly includes a halt to hostilities in Lebanon.

The army command emphasizes the need for residents to delay returning to southern border villages and towns, and to adhere to instructions of the deployed army units, in order to safeguard their safety from the risk of Israeli violations and attacks.

— Lebanese ArmyExplaining the reason for advising displaced residents against returning home.

In a statement, the army's command stressed the importance of residents waiting to return and adhering to the instructions of deployed units for their safety. The advisory comes despite the announcement of a deal between the United States and Iran, which, according to Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, includes a ceasefire in Lebanon and is set to be officially signed on Friday, June 19th.

However, Israel's stance remains firm. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that Israel will not withdraw from Lebanon. He further stated that if Iran attacks Israel in connection with the events in Lebanon, Israel will retaliate against Iran. Katz confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has conveyed this position to U.S. President Donald Trump and other high-ranking American officials.

Israel will remain in Lebanon. If Iran attacks Israel because of the events in Lebanon, we will attack them.

— Israel KatzStating Israel's position on its presence in Lebanon and potential retaliation against Iran.

Meanwhile, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide welcomed the U.S.-Iran agreement, calling it a significant step toward a lasting peace solution. He specifically highlighted the crucial need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for unrestricted traffic, noting that its continued closure threatened severe consequences for the global economy.

I warmly welcome the agreement between the USA and Iran, which is to be signed on Friday. This is an important step towards a final peace solution.

— Espen Barth EideCommenting on the U.S.-Iran deal and its implications for peace.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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