Israel begins reducing forces in south Lebanon
The Israeli army has begun reducing its forces in Lebanon and the remaining forces continue their operations on the border within the framework of the ceasefire restrictions, Israel's Maariv newspaper reported.
"The first unit to be disbanded is the 162nd Brigade, one of three brigades stationed in Lebanon. The brigade's headquarters has been moved from the northern border to the south, and other units are scheduled to leave Lebanon in the coming days to carry out missions in other sectors," Maariv said.
It continued: “Some forces , such as two battalions from the 401st Brigade, were transferred to the 146th Division, which was deployed as a combat division, while the 226th Reserve Paratrooper Brigade maneuvered in the coastal sector. The 36th Division is currently the maneuvering division in Lebanon, almost at full strength, with the Golani Air Defense Brigade, the 7th Air Defense Brigade, and the Fire Brigade operating under its command.”
The newspaper stressed that "the decision to reduce forces comes in the wake of the ceasefire and the prevention of the Israeli army from advancing towards the Litani River," adding that the forces currently operating in Lebanon are launching raids to clear the area up to the so-called yellow line.
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