Lebanese army says Israeli attacks block deployment, civilian return in south Lebanon
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Lebanon's army said Israeli attacks in the south are preventing completion of its deployment and the return of residents, after Israeli forces blew up a municipal building in Eastern Zavtar, Nabatieh province. The military accused Israel of destroying a school, a health clinic, a nursery and many homes in the town. The Lebanese health ministry has reported 4,335 people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
Army Statement
The Lebanese Armed Forces said Israel continues to violate existing agreements and international law, and that its attacks are causing major difficulties for army units. The statement accused Israeli forces of blowing up the municipal building in Eastern Zavtar, Nabatieh province, and destroying a school, a health clinic, a nursery and many homes. The army said it is still trying to carry out its duties in the south despite the attacks. The statement was issued amid a ceasefire that took effect on 17 April and has been extended several times.
Displacement and Casualties
Lebanon's government has said the number of displaced people exceeded 1 million during the conflict. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 4,335 people killed in Israeli attacks since 2 March. Israel launched intensive air raids on Lebanon on 2 March and occupied several towns in the south.
What's Next
The Lebanese army says its units will continue efforts to deploy across the south despite the attacks. It remains unclear whether the ceasefire will hold or when displaced residents can return to Eastern Zavtar and other damaged areas.
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Lebanese army says Israeli attacks block deployment, civilian return in south Lebanon
