The army continues its deployment in the southern Litani area, with its units expanding their presence in the eastern and central sectors

The Lebanese Armed Forces Command – Directorate or Orientation issued the following statement:

On February 17 and 18, 2025, military units were deployed in the following towns:

• Eastern Sector: Al-Abbasiya, Al-Majidiya, Kfar Kila - Marjayoun.
• Central Sector: Al-Adaysseh, Markaba, Houla, Mays al-Jabal, Blydah, Mhaybib - Marjayoun.
• Central Sector: Maroun al-Ras and the remaining part of Yaroun - Bint Jbeil.

Units have also been deployed in other border locations in the southern Litani area, in coordination with the Quintet Committee overseeing the ceasefire agreement (Mechanism) and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), following the withdrawal of Israeli forces.

Specialized units have begun conducting engineering surveys, opening roads, and addressing unexploded ordnance and suspicious objects in these areas. The Army Command emphasizes the necessity for citizens to adhere to the directives of the military units deployed in the southern regions, to facilitate the completion of these operations as quickly as possible, and to ensure their safety and well-being.