A ceasefire on the Lebanese-Syrian border has been initiated following a defense ministers’ agreement, but displaced residents remain frustrated. Syrian forces have taken control of regions within Lebanon, while Lebanese Army units maintain a tactical presence. Negotiations for a Syrian withdrawal have failed, and the ICRC is aiding in humanitarian efforts.
A ceasefire has been established along Lebanon’s eastern border, following an agreement reached between the defense ministers of Lebanon and Syria. Military intelligence and security officials from both nations are now responsible for monitoring the ceasefire’s adherence. Despite this agreement, the frustration among displaced residents of Hawsh al-Sayyid Ali, who have been uprooted from their homes, persists.
The newly restructured Syrian army has gained control over the border town, encroaching into Lebanese territory. Recently, smoke has been observed rising from the area, which remains largely inaccessible. The Lebanese Army has positioned troops opposite the advancing Syrian forces, who have moved toward the local public school and taken command of a Lebanese Army checkpoint.
In the vicinity, clan members are armed and remain vigilant but have chosen not to engage directly in confrontation, instead respecting the Lebanese Army’s decisions. While the military has dispatched reinforcements from its airborne regiment to the outskirts of Hawsh al-Sayyid Ali, they have yet to take any action as of the latest reports.
Negotiations between Lebanese military intelligence and the Syrian army have yet to yield results regarding a potential Syrian withdrawal or the repatriation of displaced individuals. Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is actively working to recover the remains of a Lebanese man, part of the Haj Hassan family, who was fatally injured outside his residence in the town, facilitating the return to his family.
In summary, a ceasefire agreement has been established along the Lebanese-Syrian border, though it has not alleviated the distress of displaced residents. Syrian forces have advanced into Lebanese territory and engaged with the Lebanese Army, while ongoing negotiations have yet to resolve the situation or enable the return of displaced individuals. Efforts by the ICRC to recover a deceased resident underline the humanitarian challenges that persist amid the ongoing unrest.
Original Source: www.lbcgroup.tv
