The Lebanese army has begun deploying to southern Lebanon as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The deal, brokered by the US and France, came into force in the early hours of this morning, prompting traffic jams as thousands try to return home to southern Lebanon.
The Israeli military is determined to enforce the ceasefire with Hezbollah and militants who approach the border area 'will be targeted', the IDF chief of staff has said.General Herzi Halevi said on X the fighting in Lebanon was 'very decisive', but enforcing the agreement 'will be even more decisive'. 'Hezbollah elements who approach our forces, the border area, and the villages in the area we have defined - will be targeted,' he said.
The official said Israel did not intend to wage months of war and remove residents from their homes without now returning them safely. He also said there were forces in the field and they will be the first to confront anyone who returns to the villages in a state of deterrence.
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