Israeli Army Violates Ceasefire by Setting Houses on Fire in Southern Lebanon

According to reports in the Lebanese press, the Israeli army set houses on fire in the Harika area of the Aytarun town. It is expected that the occupying Israeli army will withdraw from Aytarun and hand over control of the town to the Lebanese army. The Lebanese army, which has been unable to pass through the area for 10 days due to obstacles by the Israeli army, is preparing to enter the region. Efforts are underway to open the road blocked by Israeli military vehicles and ensure security. It was announced that civilians will not be allowed to enter the town until the Israeli army withdraws and security is provided. An armistice was reached between Lebanon and Israel on November 27, 2024. According to this agreement, the Israeli army was supposed to withdraw from the points occupied in the south of Lebanon within 60 days. However, Israel extended the occupation period until February 18, claiming that the Lebanese army had not fully settled in the southern region. According to the statement by the Lebanese Ministry of Health, 28 people have died and 216 people have been injured in attacks by the Israeli army since January 26.