The Lebanese newspaper Al-Diyar reports that Israel has made a principled decision regarding the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, under which the Lebanese army will deploy on the strategic height, take control of vital facilities, prevent Hezbollah's return to the area, and ensure the disarmament of all weapons, according to the report. The timing of implementation remains contingent on military and political developments, Al-Diyar adds. The ridge, which overlooks Nabatieh and major routes, has been a focal point of IDF operations in recent weeks.
The Lebanese newspaper Al-Diyar reported Monday that Israel has made a principled decision regarding the future of the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, a strategic height that has been a central focus of IDF operations since early June. According to the report, the decision envisions the Lebanese army deploying on the ridge, securing vital infrastructure, preventing Hezbollah from re-establishing a presence, and overseeing the disarmament of all weapons in the area. The timeline for implementation remains dependent on military and political developments, the newspaper added, noting growing concerns in Lebanon that a collapse of the ceasefire could lead to renewed confrontation with Hezbollah.
The Ali al-Taher ridge, rising approximately 697 meters, dominates the area around Nabatieh and commands major road networks. As The Zioneer has reported, Israeli forces seized the ridge in mid-June, uncovering a large underground compound built by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The IDF has maintained a presence on the ridge since then, with Hezbollah attempting to challenge the Israeli hold through ambushes and attacks. The ridge has been the scene of repeated clashes, including combined IDF strikes on Saturday.
The reported decision represents a potential diplomatic resolution to an issue that has been a key sticking point in ceasefire negotiations. It would rely on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) taking over a position that Hezbollah had fortified for years. The LAF's ability to prevent Hezbollah's return and enforce disarmament remains unproven. The report is unconfirmed by official Israeli sources, and the IDF has not commented on the purported decision. The development comes amid a delicate period in which both sides have expressed commitment to the ceasefire while continuing to operate in the area.
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