Israeli Army Begins Withdrawal from South Lebanon Under Ceasefire Agreement

The withdrawal, overseen by U.N. and U.S. officials, aims to fully remove Israeli forces within 60 days as the Lebanese Army deploys to the border region.

• Israeli forces have started withdrawing from Naqoura and other areas in south Lebanon, moving back to positions south of the U.N.-demarcated Blue Line.
• The withdrawal is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, which mandates a full Israeli pullout within 60 days, set to conclude by January 26, 2025.
• The Lebanese Army, in coordination with U.N. peacekeeping forces, has begun deploying to the vacated areas, aiming to secure the border and enforce the ceasefire terms.
• Hezbollah is required to withdraw its forces north of the Litani River and dismantle military infrastructure in the south, though both sides have accused each other of violations.
• U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein expressed cautious optimism about the progress, while urging Lebanese leaders to focus on political reforms and elect a president after more than two years of vacancy.

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