BEIRUT: Lebanese army units entered the border town of Aitaroun in southern Lebanon on Saturday for the first time since the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the area.
It remains unclear whether the withdrawal included all of Aitaroun and its surrounding areas.
Israeli forces had advanced into the town during the ground war they launched against Hezbollah on Oct. 1, 2024. Israel refused to adhere to the withdrawal deadline set by the ceasefire agreement, requesting an extension, with US approval, until Feb. 18.