Yarzeh: Caretaker National Defense Minister, Maurice Sleem, on Thursday met with acting Army Commander, Major General Hassan Audi, in his office in Yarzeh. Both leaders discussed the evolving situation in southern Lebanon and the implementation stages of the ceasefire arrangements, emphasizing the Lebanese Army's deployment in areas previously vacated by Israeli forces and its readiness to extend operations throughout the region.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Minister Sleem reaffirmed Lebanon's firm stance on the necessity of Israeli troop withdrawal from southern territories by the ceasefire deadline of January 26. In addition to this meeting, Sleem also met with MPs Nicolas Sahnaoui and Cesar Abi Khalil to review the latest national developments.