Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon, confirming that Israeli military forces will remain stationed in southern Lebanon’s security zone during the pause in hostilities.
The announcement came as part of a broader agreement between Israel and Lebanon to temporarily halt fighting, though Netanyahu emphasized that Israel Defense Forces would not withdraw from their current positions along the border.
Despite the ceasefire taking effect, reports indicate that Israeli artillery continued to strike targets in southern Lebanon shortly after the agreement was reached, raising concerns about the durability of the truce.
The development follows heightened tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with cross-border exchanges intensifying in recent days. The temporary ceasefire aims to create space for diplomatic efforts while maintaining Israel’s stated security objectives in the region.
Observers note that the continuation of Israeli military presence in the security zone underscores the fragile nature of the arrangement, as both sides navigate a volatile situation along the Israel-Lebanon frontier.
