In her analysis for the Al Mayadeen Arabic news website, Laila Nicola explores the implications of Israel’s potential failure to withdraw its forces from south Lebanon after the 60-day ceasefire deadline, which is set to expire soon. The ceasefire, brokered by the United States, came into effect on November 27, but violations by Israeli forces continue, with reports of incursions into southern villages, destruction of homes, and retaliatory acts against Lebanese civilians.
Israeli media outlets, including Haaretz and Yedioth Ahronoth, have indicated that the Israeli military may delay its withdrawal, citing the Lebanese army’s alleged inability to secure full control of the area as a justification. Some reports even suggest that Israel is laying the groundwork for new military posts along the Lebanese border, with some posts planned for inside Lebanese territory, thus violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement. ….more