The end of the truce in Gaza: Lebanon awaits Hezbollah’s reaction

Lebanon is awaiting the resumption of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip, and how it will impact the Lebanese interior and on the borders. With the end of the truce and not being extended, there is waiting for Hezbollah’s reaction and what it will do in the next stage. Since this morning, no violation has been recorded along the border area and no unusual Israeli movements have been recorded, while aircraft are still flying over the airspace of many villages and towns, especially those advancing towards the border. The Israeli army carried out a sweep operation with medium machine guns around the Al-Rahib site, opposite the town of Aita Al-Shaab.

While data reported that the Israeli army raised the state of alert on the border with Lebanon, the movement of UNIFIL forces appeared normal and routine, in terms of movements and carrying out some daily and usual tasks. Israeli media reported that the Home Front had tightened its directives to the population in the Golan and along the border with Lebanon.

UNIFIL tasks
UNIFIL spokesman Andrea Tenenti also commented on the increasing talk about the necessity of amending UN Security Council Resolution 1701 and establishing a buffer zone, saying, “It was the UN Security Council that issued the resolution, and therefore any discussions about its future cannot begin except through the Security Council and the countries.” members therein. In an interview with “Voice of All Lebanon,” Tenenti confirmed that “the pillars of Resolution 1701 are still in effect,” stressing that “the priority remains in preventing escalation, protecting the lives of civilians, and ensuring the security of peacekeepers.”

In response to a question about whether we would witness a tripartite meeting soon in Naqoura, he said, “So far there are no indications of future meetings. However, the UNIFIL mission, led by General Aroldo Lazaro, is actively participating in efforts to reduce tensions, to avoid the risk of a broader conflict.” “All these efforts were carried out through bilateral communication with the two sides without holding a tripartite meeting.”