The Lebanese Armed Forces accused the IDF on Sunday of opening fire near its positions in the villages of Tibnit, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and Zoutar al-Gharbiya, disrupting its operations. The army also said continued Israeli attacks are delaying its deployment and the return of residents to their homes.
The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) issued a statement on Sunday accusing the IDF of opening fire near its positions in three villages in southern Lebanon: Tibnit, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and Zoutar al-Gharbiya. According to the LAF, the gunfire disrupted its ability to carry out its missions. The LAF further alleged that Israel continues to destroy houses, conduct excavations, and bomb areas in southern Lebanon, violating existing understandings. The army claimed that the ongoing Israeli attacks are delaying the completion of its deployment and the return of residents to their villages. The IDF has not commented on the accusation. The LAF has previously condemned Israeli operations in the region as a violation of ceasefire understandings. The accusation comes amid a prolonged period of Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon, including ground operations and demolitions near the border. The specific incident at the LAF positions has not been independently verified by Israeli sources.
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