ISLAMABAD; The Israeli military has, for the first time, released a map showing its new deployment line inside Lebanon, placing dozens of largely abandoned Lebanese villages under its control, days after a ceasefire took effect.
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, reached with US backing, followed rare direct talks held on April 14—the first in decades. However, Israeli forces continue to maintain positions deep داخل southern Lebanon.
According to the map, the deployment line stretches from east to west, extending approximately 5 to 10 kilometres into Lebanese territory. Israel says it intends to establish a “buffer zone” in this area, citing security concerns.
The Israeli military stated that its forces have been targeting what it describes as Hezbollah infrastructure, aiming to prevent attacks on northern Israeli communities. Military officials said multiple divisions, along with naval forces, are operating simultaneously in southern Lebanon to neutralize threats.
Despite the ceasefire, there has been no immediate response from Lebanese authorities or Hezbollah. Questions also remain about whether displaced residents will be allowed to return, as Israeli forces continue to restrict access to several affected villages.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that structures allegedly used by Hezbollah along the border would be demolished, along with any infrastructure considered a threat to Israeli forces.
The conflict escalated earlier this year when Hezbollah launched attacks in support of Iran, triggering an Israeli military response. According to Lebanese officials, the violence has resulted in over 2,100 deaths, including children, and displaced more than 1.2 million people.
