(haipo) - A week has passed since the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force. What are the headlines in the media of the Arab world about? What is happening in the neighboring country, Syria, and what is happening in the Gaza Strip? A review for the weekend from the reports in the Arab world.
Al Arabiya (Saudi Channel):
"Israel continues to bomb southern Lebanon. Mikathi calls for an end to the 'violations'. Although more than a week has passed since the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon entered into force, the Israeli violations continue. Today (Thursday 5/12/24), during the work of the civil defense teams In the Nakura area to clear rubble and search for the dead, they were attacked by artillery fire from Israel.
Sources reveal: Hezbollah is deployed along the border between Lebanon and Syria. Ever since Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its affiliated armed factions took over the city of Aleppo, the second largest city in Syria, Iranian officials continue to declare their unceasing support for the Syrian government. In addition, they emphasized the importance of the so-called "resistance axis", stating that the axis will stand by the side of the Syrian army and support it, referring to the factions and militias that support Tehran.
"Shadow of Qassem Soleimani": Tehran sent a senior commander from the Revolutionary Guards to Damascus. Against the background of Iran's repeated declarations regarding its continued support for the Syrian army, and in the shadow of the violent clashes against "Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" and other armed factions in the suburbs of Hama, Tehran sent Javad Afari, a senior commander in the Revolutionary Guards, along with military advisers to Syria . Jafari is supposed to lead the support for the counter-attack conducted by the Syrian government forces in the area of the city of Hama, according to a report by the "German News Agency".
Almanar (Lebanese channel):
"Almanar" documents: 'Israel is taking advantage of the ceasefire to expand in the city of al-Khaiyam. The IDF forces are taking advantage of the ceasefire to advance in the city of al-Khaiyam and occupy neighborhoods that they were unable to take control of during the fighting. This is a new advance operation by the IDF, which focuses on occupying neighborhoods in the west of the city, areas where the Israeli army was held back thanks to the firm resistance of the resistance.
Documentation from "Almanar" cameras shows Merkaba type tanks and Israeli bulldozers invading the area of the western neighborhoods of al-Khaiyam, an action that was prevented during the fighting due to the pressure exerted by the resistance in all of southern Lebanon. Despite the ongoing violations of the ceasefire since it came into effect more than a week ago, there has not yet been a significant response from the Lebanese government, which is a signatory to the agreement. Meanwhile, there is a fear that at dawn tomorrow, the occupation operations will continue, and Lebanon will lose more territories.
Lebanese MP Fayed during a tour for journalists in the south: "We are determined on Lebanon's right to defend itself." Fayad emphasized during the tour Lebanon's commitment to maintain its right to defend itself against any aggression. According to him, this right is anchored in international law and is a cornerstone of Lebanon's sovereignty, especially in light of the Israeli threats and actions in the south.
The head of the monitoring committee for the cease-fire in Lebanon, American General Jasper Jeffers, arrived in Ain A-Tina accompanied by a military delegation and the American ambassador in Lebanon, Lisa Johnson, for a meeting with the president of the Lebanese parliament, Nabia Berri. The meeting was intended to discuss the latest developments and violations related to the ceasefire agreement, as well as to strengthen cooperation between the parties in efforts to maintain stability in the region.
The Lebanese army announced that its units will carry out a controlled explosion of unexploded ammunition in the blast fields in Kila (near Tzur), Barnon (in the Nabatia area), in the Shabriha area (near Tzur) and in the Jared Ras area in Baalbek.
The operations are carried out as part of the safety efforts and the removal of risks for the local population.
Al Jazeera (Qatari channel):
Israeli Minister of Culture Miki Zohar: "I will support the deal that Netanyahu will propose for the return of the abductees." The minister stated that he would give his support to any deal that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu would bring up in order to return the abductees. His words were said against the background of the war in Gaza and the efforts to return the abductees to Israel, when the issue is a central issue in the public discourse and in political decision-making.
The Iranian Foreign Minister discussed with his Egyptian counterpart the developments in Syria. The two focused on issues related to the security and political situation in the country, as well as the importance of regional cooperation to achieve stability and resolve the ongoing crisis.
Al Khabar (Algerian newspaper):
The Israeli violations in southern Lebanon continued, a week after the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Last night, Wednesday, the occupation army committed 5 violations of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, when it opened fire on villages in southern Lebanon. One Lebanese resident was shot dead as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the village of Shibaa in Nabatia district, the Lebanese Ministry of Health said in a statement.
Also, an Israeli artillery shell hit the Marjayoun plain in southern Lebanon, and the Israeli army destroyed houses and buildings in the village of al-Khyam, when the sound of explosions was heard throughout the south. In addition, Israeli drones were recorded flying at low altitude over Beirut, the city of Tzur in southern Lebanon, and Bent Jabil and Einta.
Al-Hadat (Saudi newspaper):
New York Times: 'Attempts to sever ties between Assad and Tehran have become "less likely". According to a report in the "New York Times", attempts to sever the connection between Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iran have now become "less likely". Over the past few years, Iran has been one of the main supporters of the Assad regime in the Syrian civil war, and ties between the two countries have grown stronger.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gabir: I will not support a ceasefire in Gaza. The minister expressed his position that the military operation must continue until Israel's goals are achieved, and emphasized that he will not allow terrorism to raise its head again.
The Washington Post brings documentation of Israeli soldiers in their "crimes" in Gaza. According to the report, documentation of Israeli soldiers documenting their actions in the field during the fighting in Gaza was revealed. The newspaper notes that the soldiers filmed content that presented their action in the arena and described the injuries that were done in the field, while reports of fear of acts of violence and violations of human rights during the operation.
The Israeli army announced that it is investigating suspicions about infiltration in the southern Dead Sea area. The forces are in a state of high alert in order to locate any suspicious activity and react according to the situation.
Israel is bombing Al-Nakura, and the Lebanese government: "Stop the violations." The Israeli army carried out an air attack on the city of Nakura in Lebanon, and the Lebanese government demanded that Israel stop the violations of Lebanese sovereignty. The attack followed a series of border incidents, and this response led to calls from the Lebanese government to stop the violence and respect international agreements.
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