Shafaq News/ The Israeli army will withdraw from Lebanon on Feb.18 as scheduled but will maintain a presence in five strategic locations withinLebanese territory, with coordination and approval from the United States, anIsraeli official said on Monday.
The official told Yedioth Ahronoth that despite the partialwithdrawal and ongoing airstrikes against Hezbollah, the future of theceasefire remains uncertain.
Concerns are rising over the implications of a"partial" withdrawal. Moshe Davidovich, head of the Frontline Forum,warned of a potential security vacuum, citing uncertainty over post-withdrawaldevelopments. He also criticized the government’s lack of financial support forrebuilding affected northern communities, arguing that southern regions havereceived more reconstruction aid. Davidovich acknowledged that Israel performedwell in the northern sector but insisted that military operations should havebeen launched earlier.
Lebanese officials warn that any further violations couldtrigger a wider escalation. Lebanon’s President, Joseph Aoun, expressedskepticism over Israel’s full compliance with the withdrawal, vowing a"unified and comprehensive response through diplomatic channels"while stressing that Lebanon cannot afford another war. He also stated that theLebanese army is prepared to deploy in the vacated areas and urgedinternational mediators to ensure adherence to the agreement.
According to Lebanese media outlets, the five locationswhere Israeli forces will remain include Labouneh, Jabal Balat, Al-Dawawir areabetween Wadi Hunin and Markaba, Jal Al-Deir and Jabal Al-Bat (considered onelocation) in the Aitaroun, and Tal Al-Hamamis near Khiam town.
The development follows Israel's assassination of MohammadShahin, a senior Hamas operative in Lebanon, in the city of Saida (Sidon).
Meanwhile, the Israeli army has continued targetingHezbollah, launching airstrikes on military positions in the Bekaa regionduring a speech by Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem. Israelaccused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire agreement.
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