Southern Border Declared ‘Closed Military Zone’
The Lebanese army has declared Fatima Gate and the barbed-wire fence along the southern border with Israel as a closed military zone.
A rally is expected to be staged on Sunday in commemoration of the Naksa Day to mark the anniversary of the 1967 Mideast war, in which Israel captured the West Bank, Gaza Strip, east Jerusalem and Golan Heights.
According to information obtained by As Safir newspaper on Thursday, contacts are ongoing with the Palestinian factions to select the area where protesters are to kick off their rally.
“We’re seeking a point that can preserve the protesters’ security and that can achieve our goals. Al-Khiam detention center might be the place of rally,” the daily said.
As Safir reported that military attaches of the countries participating in UNIFIL and the five permanent members of the Security Council held a meeting late Wednesday with high-ranking officers in the Lebanese army intelligence.
The conferees discussed the issue of the southern and northern borders. The Lebanese officers stressed “the continuous cooperation with UNIFIL under resolution 1701.”
They also vowed to continue with the probe into the attack on the Italian contingent in Sidon last week, the newspaper said.
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