Lebanese Army warns against immediate return to the South amid Israeli violations of truce agreement

The ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and the Israeli occupation officially came into effect, amidst cautious anticipation that prevailed in the border areas and the southern suburbs of Beirut. The first hours of the truce witnessed a large influx of displaced people's cars heading from various refuge areas towards villages and towns in South Lebanon and the Beqaa.

The Lebanese Army Command issued an urgent statement calling on citizens to delay their return to their homes, emphasizing the need to await instructions from the deployed military units. The statement clarified that this warning comes as a result of monitoring military movements and Israeli violations that could pose a direct threat to the lives of returning civilians.

Field sources reported that occupation forces carried out artillery shelling targeting the outskirts of the towns of Khiam and Debbine in the eastern sector, shortly after the agreement came into effect. Intensive flights of unmanned reconnaissance aircraft were also recorded over the Rashaya area and the western slopes of Mount Hermon, raising fears of renewed targeting.

Despite these official warnings, the roads leading to the South were crowded with hundreds of vehicles loaded with luggage and families who insisted on an immediate return. The city of Sidon, considered the main gateway to the South, witnessed severe traffic jams due to the massive human influx towards the border villages that suffered extensive destruction.

Many returning citizens expressed their determination to stay in their villages even if their homes had been razed to the ground by air raids. Displaced families affirmed that they prefer to live in tents over the rubble of their homes rather than continue in shelters that lacked the minimum elements of privacy and stability during the period of aggression.

For his part, the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, appealed to the Lebanese people, asking them to be patient and to wait until the features of the next phase become clear according to the terms of the agreement. Berri pointed out that preserving lives is the supreme duty at these historical moments, praising the steadfastness of the residents and their sacrifices that led to this stage.

In the same context, Hezbollah issued a statement calling on its supporters not to immediately head to the areas that were the scene of military operations in the South, Beqaa, and the southern suburbs. The party warned against the treachery of the occupation, which is accustomed to violating covenants, emphasizing the need to ensure the actual and full implementation of the ceasefire before moving.

_The Islamic Health Committee also joined the warning campaign, appealing to residents not to use the roads leading to the villages during night hours. The committee explained that moving in the dark could expose citizens to the dangers of mines or direct targeting by Israeli forces that are still present at some border points.

Journalistic sources monitored moving scenes of families carrying their children and elderly in buses and private cars, heading towards their towns which they had left under the weight of shelling. This spontaneous return comes as a popular message affirming attachment to the land despite the massive destruction left by the Israeli military machine in infrastructure and homes.

The ceasefire agreement includes security arrangements aimed at ending hostilities and ensuring a gradual return of civilians under the supervision of the Lebanese Army. However, the initial violations recorded in the first hours put the agreement to a real test and the extent of the parties' commitment to the international guarantees provided.

Engineering units of the Lebanese Army are working to assess the situation on the main roads to ensure they are free of suspicious objects or unexploded ordnance. Local authorities warned against approaching dilapidated buildings in the southern suburbs and border villages that were subjected to intense and concentrated shelling in recent weeks.

In the city of Tyre and its villages, some local activities began organizing reception operations for returnees, while warning of the need to be cautious of suspicious Israeli movements. A state of joy mixed with caution prevails among residents who hope that this agreement will be the end of their long suffering with displacement and forced migration.

Political circles in Beirut are closely monitoring the resilience of the truce, amidst intensive international contacts to ensure that the situation does not slide back into escalation. The Lebanese government considers the deployment of the army in the South to be the main pillar for stabilizing security and protecting national sovereignty in the upcoming transitional phase.

In conclusion, the field situation in South Lebanon remains subject to developments over the next 48 hours, during which the ability of international committees and the Lebanese Army to control violations will become clear. The influx of displaced people continues in a scene that embodies the will to survive, despite all security warnings and the imminent dangers facing the border region.

We call on citizens to delay their return and adhere to the directives of military units to ensure their safety in light of recorded hostile violations.