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Lebanese Army Begins Redeployment in Tyre Amid Cease-Fire with Israel.

Tyre: Lebanese army forces have started a significant redeployment in the southern city of Tyre, marking a pivotal moment in maintaining security in the region. According to Anadolu Agency, this redeployment is part of a broader strategy to secure the city and its surrounding areas, as emphasized by Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA). The NNA reported that this movement signals the beginning of the army's redeployment in southern Lebanon, with a particular focus on the border villages. This strategy comes in the wake of a cease-fire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, which took effect last week. The cease-fire aims to end over 14 months of conflict involving the Israeli army and Hezbollah. Under the conditions of the cease-fire, Israel is required to withdraw its forces south of the Blue Line, a de facto border, in a phased manner. Concurrently, the Lebanese army is tasked with deploying its forces in southern Lebanon within a 60-day timeframe. The agreement's implementation is being oversee n by the United States and France, although specifics on enforcement mechanisms have not been disclosed. The prolonged conflict has resulted in nearly 4,000 deaths and over 16,500 injuries due to Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Additionally, more than 1 million people have been displaced since October 2023, as reported by Lebanese health authorities. As part of ongoing military efforts, the Lebanese Defense Ministry has announced its search for new recruits to join the army, underscoring the nation's commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities.