The Israeli Minister of Defense, Israel Katzannounced on Tuesday that the army will remain at five points near the border in the cushioning zone of Lebanon, Although today the deadline for Israel to withdraw its forces from the south of the country as stipulated in the high fire agreement.
“As of today, the Army will remain in the cushioning zone in Lebanon by controlling five advanced positions and will continue to enforce – with strength and without concessions – any violation (of the agreement) by Hizbulá,” Katz said in a statement in a statement .
“Hizbulá must be completely withdrawn beyond the line (of the river) Litani and the Lebanese army must make it fulfill and disassemble its presence under the supervision of the mechanism established under the leadership of the USA “Katz added.
In addition, Katz also said having reinforced the presence of troops on the Israeli side, along the border between the two countries, in order to guarantee the safety of the northern communities.
A semi -pestic fire agreement
On November 27, a cessation of hostilities entered into force, initially planned with a duration of 60 days, which anticipated the withdrawal of the Israeli forces present in the Lebanese territory and limit the possession of weapons in the border strip in the hands of the forces Lebanese security.
Yesterday, the Lebanese government reiterated its commitment to the full fulfillment of resolution 1701, which put END TO THE LEBAN-ISRAELÍ WAR OF 2006 and on which the new high fire is based, which stipulates the disarmament of Hizbulá and that the Lebanese state monopolizes weapons throughout the country.
The text also asks for the dismantling of non -state facilities for the production of weapons and also prohibits both sides with attacks against the other; Something that Israel has not respected claiming its right to “self -defense.”
The high the initial fire beat January 26, an especially bloody day in which at least 24 people died and another 120 were injured after the southern residents tried to return to their occupied locations.
The next day, the United States announced an extension of the cessation of hostilities until February 18, so that the parties had more time to fulfill their obligations, and today Israel has said that he will not leave the country after the land invasion Started on October 1.
