Lebanese Army deploys at the entrance of the village of Mais al-Jabal (Marjayoun district), in southern Lebanon, to prevent locals from returning to their village still occupied by the Israeli army, Jan. 27, 2025. (Credit: Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP)
Following an agreement with the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the extension of the cease-fire deadline between Hezbollah and Israel until Feb. 18. Since then, Israeli forces have continued to prevent the Lebanese army and locals from entering certain towns in southern Lebanon.The cease-fire, initially established on Nov. 27, 2024, marked the end of more than 13 months of war, yet the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the region remains “gradual.” Read more Why does Israel opt for escalation against Hezbollah? Among the villages still under Israeli control in the Marjayoun district are Mais al-Jabal, Houla, Blida, Markaba, Kfar Kila, Wazzani and Robb Thalatine. Additionally, villages in neighboring districts — such as Maroun al-Ras in the Bint Jbeil district and Majidiyeh and Mazraat Sarda in the...
Following an agreement with the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the extension of the cease-fire deadline between Hezbollah and Israel until Feb. 18. Since then, Israeli forces have continued to prevent the Lebanese army and locals from entering certain towns in southern Lebanon.The cease-fire, initially established on Nov. 27, 2024, marked the end of more than 13 months of war, yet the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the region remains “gradual.” Read more Why does Israel opt for escalation against Hezbollah? Among the villages still under Israeli control in the Marjayoun district are Mais al-Jabal, Houla, Blida, Markaba, Kfar Kila, Wazzani and Robb Thalatine. Additionally, villages in neighboring districts — such as Maroun al-Ras in the Bint Jbeil district and Majidiyeh and Mazraat Sarda...