The movement of displaced Lebanese residents returning to southern Lebanon continues Tuesday afternoon, according to Yair Goldblatt, a security and Middle East analyst. Goldblatt wrote that the returnees face another evacuation, warning: 'Soon you will evacuate again.'
A security analyst warned returning Lebanese residents that they face renewed evacuation, as the third day of movement south continues. At 15:17 Tuesday, the stream of displaced civilians heading back to villages in southern Lebanon persisted since Sunday's ceasefire framework. Yair Goldblatt, a security and Middle East analyst, posted a video of the flow and commented: 'Soon you will evacuate again.'
As The Zioneer reported at 12:57 Tuesday, the return entered its second day against the erosion of the previous ceasefire arrangement. Earlier, Monday at 11:35, footage showed massive traffic jams with returnees waving Hezbollah flags, with no IDF permission to re-enter. By Monday 14:24, the Lebanese army urged residents to slow their return, citing Israeli aerial surveillance and sensitive border zones near the Yellow Line. Senior Israeli officials told Ynet by Monday 01:30 that Israel insists on keeping the yellow line and freedom of action, with the US understanding Israel will not compromise on withdrawal, according to the officials.
The wider picture, as The Zioneer reported on Monday at 16:52, includes residents encountering extensive destruction in Hezbollah strongholds. The Lebanese army called for caution citing ongoing Israeli operations, and US-mediated arrangements for the Lebanese army return south of the Litani alongside an Israeli withdrawal remain stalled, per a Saturday report.
It remains unclear whether the Lebanese army or internal security forces will intervene to manage the return flow, and whether Israeli operations in the area will trigger the predicted further evacuation. No official Israeli or Lebanese confirmation has been issued regarding a change in the restriction on entering the Yellow Line zone.
5 developments
- DevelopingSouthern Lebanon residents return to widespread destruction in Hezbollah strongholds
- StrongLebanese army calls on residents to slow return to southern border towns, citing Israeli aerial surveillance
- StrongLebanese residents still barred from entering southern border zone near the Yellow Line
- StrongMassive traffic jams in southern Lebanon as residents return home waving Hezbollah flags
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