The Lebanese Army begins to “reinforce its presence” in the south after the ceasefire agreement

MADRID 27 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The regular Lebanese Army reported this Wednesday that it has begun to “reinforce its presence” in the south after the ceasefire agreement between the Israeli Army and the Shiite militia party Hezbollah, which has a notable presence in this area of ​​the country, contrary to what UN Security Council resolution 1701 theoretically dictates.

“The Army has begun to reinforce its presence in the southern sector of Litani and expand the authority of the State in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL),” the Lebanese Armed Forces have stated in a brief publication on their website. official profile on social networks.

This movement of troops occurs after Prime Minister Nayib Mikati advocated this morning to “restore the confidence of the Lebanese in the State” and consolidated the deployment of the Army in the south, from where Hezbollah must withdraw, with the aim of “destroy the arguments behind” Israel.

“Lebanon deserves all the effort, patience and faith of everyone that tomorrow will be bright and significant,” argued the prime minister, who has called for more “cooperation” between parties and institutions to “turn a new page.” that consolidates the normalization of the work of the institutions.