Lebanon is a Middle Eastern nation located along the Mediterranean Sea. It directly borders Israel to the South and Syria to the North and East.
The nation has been in several conflicts with Israel over the past several decades and tensions along the border happen regularly, particularly with the large Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah, which wields significant political power in the country.
Following a ceasefire in Lebanon, One Heart organization has already mobilized over 5,000 volunteers to carry out aid missions in the North and prepare for the return of displaced residents.
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Safa is the head of Hezbollah’s coordination and liaison unit, responsible for the terror group’s connections to the formal Lebanese institutions, and was closely related to Hassan Nasrallah.
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After October 7, 2023, some 60,000 residents of northern Israel fled their homes. Many are still hesitant to come back.
"If Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani River, there will be no agreement — and Israel will act on its own to ensure the safe return of the northern residents to their homes," he noted.
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"We call on all actors to avoid any actions, including the destruction of civilian property and infrastructure, that could jeopardize the cessation of hostilities," it continued.
Qassem claimed that at the time of the ceasefire's announcement in late November, Hezbollah still had significant military capabilities.
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