Report: Army returns to South Litani, reinforces presence in Beirut

A Lebanese military official confirmed to Al-Jazeera on Thursday that "the military establishment is aware of the magnitude of the challenges facing Lebanon on all levels," explaining that "our vision is based on an army capable of securing national sovereignty and providing security for the Lebanese people."

He stressed that "officials at all levels must be vigilant in preventing strife," emphasizing that "the awareness of the Lebanese people is the strongest weapon for protecting civil peace, and sectarian incitement is a danger to us."

He revealed that "the Lebanese Army has returned to 20 positions south of the Litani River that it evacuated last month," noting that "Israeli forces are targeting the Lebanese Army during its operations to rescue citizens in the border areas."

The official added: "We have reinforced our forces and procedures in Beirut, in implementation of the government's decision to extend its authority over the capital."