Tensions Rise on the Southern Border
Zionist warplanes create sonic booms over Beirut.

Zionist forces launched bursts of gunfire from the town of Maroun Al-Ras, targeting the outskirts of the city of Bint Jbeil.

In the southern area near the town of Aita Al-Shaab, which borders the Blue Line with occupied Palestine, an explosion targeted a farm at the border.

Al-Manar’s correspondent reported on Wednesday that ‘Israeli’ occupation forces continue to set fire to several homes in the town of Adaisseh, while a Merkava tank remains on standby behind earthen barriers at the town entrances leading from Rab Thalatheen and Taybeh.

Additionally, Israeli bulldozers are conducting earthworks at the outskirts of Al-Dhahirah, while Israeli artillery has targeted Wadi Al-Shebaa.

Khalil Fayad died from wounds sustained by Israeli gunfire in Aitaroun, South Lebanon, while residents were returning to their hometowns on January 26.

Zionist enemy carried out explosions in Kfarkila, South Lebanon.

Delays in Ceasefire Monitoring Discussions

The Lebanese Ministry of Defense was informed today, Wednesday, by the UNIFIL ceasefire monitoring committee that the Israeli army has requested to remain at certain points in southern Lebanon until February 28. However, this request has been firmly rejected by the Lebanese authorities.

A scheduled meeting of the committee overseeing the implementation of the ceasefire agreement was postponed from Thursday to Friday for further consultations on the fate of the ceasefire, which is set to expire next Tuesday.

Military sources suggest that Israeli occupation forces will likely withdraw from several southern towns, including Yaroun, Blida, Meiss El-Jabal, and Houla. However, they may temporarily maintain control over the outskirts of the border towns.

Meanwhile, concerns are mounting over the role of the Supervisory Committee, which appears increasingly aligned with Israeli interests while UNIFIL remains largely marginalized since the ceasefire. Sources indicate that the committee is pressuring Lebanon to accept operational concessions demanded by “Israel” in exchange for international support for reconstruction.

Al Akhbar

Al Manar report